The Camp de la Transportation in Saint Laurent du Maroni has over several decades been transformed into a form of cultural centre which not only engages with… Read more “Exposition temporaire”
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Object of the game vs. game as object
Over the past month, the Postcards from the bagne team has been discussing different approaches to creating a boardgame as a way of engaging different audiences and… Read more “Object of the game vs. game as object”
L’art du voyager
Next week I am visiting Saint Martin de Ré where convicts from mainland France were held immediately before their departure for French Guiana aboard La Martinière. While… Read more “L’art du voyager”
Aerial Views of the Camp de la Transportation
Guest post by Ross Smith @gutterbal Representations of space involve multiple approaches and perspectives. An approach might emphasize the individual, personal investment and significance of a particular… Read more “Aerial Views of the Camp de la Transportation”
Site visit #20. Camp Est and the penalscape*
If you take the bus up to the university on Île Nou one of the first vestiges you pass is not a vestige at all but rather… Read more “Site visit #20. Camp Est and the penalscape*”
Approaching things differently (En route to the islands)
Over the past month I have returned to two islands that once were part of France’s overseas penal colonies. The first Con Dao or Poulo-Condore located 230km… Read more “Approaching things differently (En route to the islands)”
Site visit #19 Musée Maritime, Nouméa
The maritime museum in Noumea is one of my favourite museums in New Caledonia. This is probably largely due to its layout comprised of lots of small… Read more “Site visit #19 Musée Maritime, Nouméa”
Writing in transit
In 2011-12 I lived for a short time between Loughborough junction and Camberwell. I would take the bus from Camberwell to where I worked in New Cross.… Read more “Writing in transit”
Adventures in Instagram #4
On my way home from Guyane I stopped off in Paris. Turns out I’ve been staying opposite Rue Crémieux which has recently been featured in international news… Read more “Adventures in Instagram #4”
Food security in the penal colony
Return to Guyane, March 2019 There are many objectives and narratives that recur in different prison museums and exhibitions all over the world. Notably these include objects… Read more “Food security in the penal colony”
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