When Home Won’t Let You Stay: Yana Nosenko About the Exhibition Border(less)

The MassArt x SoWa gallery in Boston’s vibrant South End presents “Border(less)“, an exhibition that addresses the complex and urgent issue of global migration. Inspired by alarming statistics and recent events that have reshaped the world, this showcase explores the experiences of individuals forced to leave their homes and navigate the challenges of assimilation and adaptation in new territories.

“Border(less)” focuses on the inherent struggles in the process of finding a new place, navigating transitions, and blending into new environments. Whether by choice or force, people seeking a new home strive to rebuild their lives, reclaim their identities, and establish connections in unfamiliar lands. The exhibition highlights these stories, showing how migrants attempt to reimagine ideas of home and place.

The exhibition brings together artists from around the world, tackling themes such as displacement, national identity, immigration, nomadism, and family histories. The United States, a home for some and a new home for others, becomes a focal point for artistic exploration. Participating artists use a variety of mediums, including lens-based art such as photography and video, as well as painting, collage, sculpture, and site-specific installations. Each artist contributes a unique perspective to the overarching narrative, inviting visitors to engage with the ongoing struggles of relocation and belonging.

“Border(less)” aims to be more than just a visual exhibition; it strives to create a space for reflection and conversation about the escalating challenges of migration. It emphasizes the urgency of addressing these issues on both a global and personal scale. The exhibition aspires to spark contemplation on the shared human experience of searching for home, connection, and belonging in a constantly moving world.

This exhibition is particularly significant for its curator, who is debuting in this role and finds “Border(less)” to be a deeply personal project. Coming from a nomadic family, the curator has firsthand experience with the challenges of migration and believes that art can help explore the depth and complexity of this process.

“Border(less)” features the stories of ten artists from various parts of the world, highlighting how each one reimagines the concept of home and place. This exhibition at MassArt x SoWa is not only a celebration of art and diversity but also a platform to discuss and confront the global migration crisis.

Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in an artistic experience that will make you reflect on one of the most pressing issues of our time. “Border(less)” will be open to the public at the MassArt x SoWa gallery in Boston, offering a unique window into the realities of migration through art.