Live performance, talks, press

Europe and the Cultural Politics of Mediterranean Migrations

A short talk on why we should pay attention to the artistic and literary works of refugees in the Mediterranean.

History Lesson

An online performance on the need for an alternative history curriculum based entirely on fiction films.

Buffer Fringe Performing Arts Festival, NYU Gallatin Galleries

During World War II, many Greek people had to flee their homes and seek safety in the Middle East. Today, Syrian refugees flee violence in the Middle East, and wind up on the shores of Greece. Argyro Nicolaou, a PhD student in Comparative Literature, wants us to take a second look at the literature and art that displaced people produce, particularly in the Mediterranean. Can we find common ground between displaced Greeks in World War II, and displaced Syrians today? Full Transcript: https://gsas.harvard.edu/news/stories/veritalk-displacement-episode-2-shipwreck The Veritalk Team: Host/Producer: Anna Fisher-Pinkert Executive Producer: Ann Hall Sound Designer: Ian Coss Logo Designer: Emily Wilson

The Shipwreck, ‘Veritalk’ podcast episode

An interview with Argyro Nicolaou on her PhD dissertation project, “Europe and the Cultural Politics of Mediterranean Migrations”

Art Speak: Live Conversations on Art & Culture

A ten-episode series of FB live discussions on art, music, film, and culture hosted by Argyro Nicolaou.