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Canvas Print : Asian immigrant family seen at Bishops Stortford Station
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Asian immigrant family seen at Bishops Stortford Station
Asian immigrant family seen at Bishops Stortford Station, intending to travel to London and Loughborough. Passengers on first plane load of Asians expelled by President Amin of Uganda which arrived at Stanstead airport.
September 1972
1970s
© Mirrorpix
Kent Gavin
mirrorpix
England
WA*2845595
Media ID 21305771
© Mirrorpix
21"x14" (53x35cm) Canvas Print
Bring the poignant history of the Asian immigrant experience to your home with Kent Gavin's "Asian Immigrant Family at Bishops Stortford Station" from Memory Lane Prints. This evocative canvas print captures a moment in time as a family, expelled from Uganda during President Amin's regime, waits anxiously at the station, ready to embark on their journey to London and Loughborough. With its rich colors and vivid detail, this canvas print is not just a work of art, but a powerful reminder of the human spirit and resilience in the face of adversity.
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 53.3cm x 35.6cm (21" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print from Memory Lane Prints takes us back to September 1972, capturing a poignant moment at Bishops Stortford Station. In the frame, we see an Asian immigrant family, filled with hope and determination as they prepare to embark on a journey to London and Loughborough. The context surrounding this image adds even more depth to its significance. These individuals were part of the first plane load of Asians expelled by President Amin of Uganda, arriving at Stanstead airport during a tumultuous time in history. The year 1972 marked a turning point for many families who were forced to leave their homes behind due to political unrest. Photographer Kent Gavin has masterfully captured the emotions etched across their faces - resilience mixed with uncertainty, strength intertwined with vulnerability. This single snapshot encapsulates the struggles faced by countless immigrants seeking refuge and new beginnings in foreign lands. As we gaze upon this photograph today, it serves as a reminder of our shared humanity and the power of resilience in times of adversity. It prompts us to reflect on how far we have come since then while acknowledging that there is still much work ahead towards creating inclusive societies where everyone can thrive. In preserving this historical moment through his lens, Kent Gavin allows us not only to bear witness but also invites us into an empathetic connection with these brave souls who dared to dream amidst challenging circumstances.
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