She arrived in the UK as a teenager and has lived without regular immigration status ever since. Precarious work, insecure housing and the constant fear of immigration raids shape the daily life of a woman living on society’s margins. (The Prisma’s memories) Steve Latham She travelled from the Middle […]
Multiculture
A life across languages, countries and borders
France, Spain and England all form part of a Peruvian woman’s migration journey, bringing together education, family life, cultural adaptation and different experiences of feeling like an outsider, even after many years of living abroad. Sonia Gumiel Having always wanted to live in an English speaking country, Federica […]
Immigrant stories: When painting meets performance
From Buenos Aires to London, Argentinian artist Benito Ekmekdjian is blurring the lines between canvas and stage. With his latest series exploring love and personal relationships, Ekmekdjian shares his journey from his early roots in graffiti to creating pieces that bring his paintings to life — and his dream of always painting, wherever he chooses.
A deportation that could tear a family apart
Having served his sentence and rebuilt his life, Avelino Márquez is fighting to remain in the United Kingdom with his children as he awaits a further appeal against deportation. Virginia Moreno Molina “In 1978 we left for economic reasons, but also because my father was a bit […]
From Peru to Bristol: a life shaped by mobility
Angela’s story reflects a migration journey built across several countries, professional opportunities and the search for a place where she can develop both her career and personal interests. Sonia Gumiel At 27 years old, Angela* considers herself to be the perfect age to live in a city like […]
















