A11 The Maze

Answering questions at the immigration office, looking for a job, looking for a house to rent are all situations that every migrant faces in their life. They may seem like simple situations, but often this is not the case nor was it the case in the past. Linguistic misunderstandings, mistrust and prejudice made and still make it difficult to carry out these searches with peace of mind.

The installations offer six historically and geographically staged situations and invite visitors to step into the shoes of Italian migrants in different periods. Will they be able to answer the questions asked in an unfamiliar language? Will they succeed in getting a job? Will their papers be in order? Will they be able to rent a house?

The installation invites reflection and suggests empathy for those who are only trying to live with dignity, peace and serenity in a foreign land.