Botanical Afterlife of Indenture (English, Level A1)

Many people came to the Caribbean a long time ago.
They worked on farms and in towns far from home.
An exhibition in Port of Spain showed old memories and art.
The show used old photos and familiar plants as symbols.
Artists made new images from the old photographs and items.
The pieces ask questions about women and work.
Some works were made to be carried and worn.
Visitors were asked to look down and notice the floor.

Difficult words

exhibition — a public show of art or objects

memory — a past event you can remember

memories

symbol — a thing that stands for an idea

symbols

photograph — a picture made with a camera

photos, photographs

artist — a person who makes art

Artists

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