"Hard to Place" traces the journey of a mixed-race, orphan boy growing up in 1960s/70s London. Joseph was born in the UK to immigrant parents: an Irish mother and Nigerian father. A “half-cast(e)” orphan caught in the climate of societal racism and discrimination plaguing 1960s and ‘70s England, Joseph was considered “hard to place” amongst the mostly white, adoptive families. Consequently, Joseph was placed "in care" at eight different times from age 3 to 17.

Curated by Janna Dyk

OPENING RECEPTION FRIDAY FEBRUARY 5, 7-10 PM

Exhibition on view at Booklyn February 6th through March 15, 2016.