Editors Welcome

EDITOR'S WELCOME

P a w l e t B r o o k e s

This edition of Vanguard is one of reflection but also one of galvanisation. It is a recognisation of legacy and of the journey still to be travelled. With this is mind Issue six offers a series of thoughtful articles that champion the need for community, the need to build resource centers, the need for restitution, reparation and recognition of how colonial pasts have shaped our contemporary landscapes.

Melissandre Varin details the work of B.O.O.K, a collective based in the West Midlands that seeks to re-think and re-make knowledge and culture on our own terms. Farida Nabibaks unpacks the colonial history of the Netherlands and the use of dance bring hidden stories and histories to life. We also give voice to emerging artist Chandenie Gobardhan who details her experiences as an artist for Northern Connections.

We look forward to forthcoming events for 2022 and the opportunity to reconnect in person.