The Slave's Lament: Holburne Museum, Bath

Graham Fagen

The Slave's Lament: Holburne Museum, Bath

Contemporary Art Practice

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Abstract

Exhibition Dates: 4 May - 8 September 2019

Written in 1792, The Slave’s Lament is Robert Burns’ only work that communicated the appalling realities of the transatlantic slave trade. Despite being more than 200 years old, the song brings the social, political and human tragedies of today into sharp focus.

Performed by the Scottish Ensemble and reggae singer Ghetto Priest, artist Graham Fagen’s contemporary interpretation connects Scottish and Caribbean history through these seemingly disparate musical cultures. Presented across four screens, the result is both haunting and melancholy, yet common ground is found between Burns’ verse and Jamaican reggae.

Commissioned by Hospitalfield, Arbroath and exhibited at Scotland + Venice 2015, when Graham Fagen represented Scotland at the Venice Biennale.

Original language	English
Place of Publication	Bath, United Kingdom
Publisher	Holburne Museum
Media of output	Other
Publication status	Published - 4 May 2019

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