The Name Book

By Joseph Tang

Using blackouts, cut-out words, and collages, Joseph Tang transforms fragments into a narrative that amplifies stories and voices that have never been heard. Listen closely. These are the stories of the colonized, pinned down, oppressed, erased-those whose names are covered by “the map.” This piece gives voice to the unnamed, reclaiming the silenced histories and identities that have been overshadowed by systems of power and erasure. Through this art, the unseen and unheard find a space to exist and resonate.

Edited by Mike Yuan, Jinci Shang