what is littoral zone[s]?

littoral zone[s] is a collaborative archive, artistic research, and pedagogy project. Informed by alternative writing and thinking practices, it anticipates, challenges and animates the notion of the coast—both as a geographic/ecological space and an ideological framework—to open up discourses of intimacy, relationality, aesthetic responsibility, and power. The project situates itself along with other discourses and productions based on the premise of the Black Atlantic (as theorized by Paul Gilroy). One of littoral’s primary maneuvers is the notion of repair, an attempt to bring into relation Black thought and art from coastal West Africa to the diaspora, beginning with Ghana.

who runs littoral zone[s]?

The project is curated by Yaw Atuobi and Esé Emmanuel.

how does littoral zone[s] operate?

The project operates through two intersecting approaches: theory and practice.

how can i participate?

For now, the most public-facing aspect of our work are the writing laboratories. You can sign up to participate in one of our upcoming cycles.

how may i reach you?

We are always happy to hear from you! Send us a note via admin@littoralzones.com and one of the curators will write back.