Art and photography have played a key role in capturing and reflecting on the conditions for the Brexit referendum. Illustrated by a range of work by artists including Cornelia Parker, Wolfgang Tillmans, David Shrigley, Tacita Dean and Jeremy Deller as well as the satirists Cold War Steve and Led By Donkeys, who offer fascinating insights into their work, along with ephemera such as campaign posters and leaflets, and more personal photographs which capture the searing impact of the vote on both UK and EU citizens, this impassioned and compelling book explores the role of the photograph and sometimes moving image in the ongoing consequences of what the author views as a political cataclysm. From Jeremy Deller's film of musicians protesting outside the House of Commons and Mark Duffy's extraordinary photograph of a debate held inside, to portraits of those whose lives have been changed immeasurably, this art of protest brings together disparate aspects of the bitterly fought battle to remain and the consequences of the decision to leave the EU on 1 January 2021 and serves as a reminder of this political and social schism.

In doing so, the book offers insight into our society, exploring issues of national identity, migration, colonialism/decolonialism, racism, the flag, austerity, the border in Northern Ireland, Scotland and how artists can intervene in political debate. It offers an original, visually stimulating and attractive examination of this still topical subject, revealing how art and photography can capture and memorialise key moments in our history.

About the Author

Dr Noni Stacey is a writer and researcher. She is currently a Practice Supervisor at Royal Academy of Art, The Hague (KABK), and Visiting Research Fellow at TU Dublin. Leave to Remain is her second book for Lund Humphries. Her first book, Photography of Protest and Community: The Radical Collectives of the 1970s, was published in 2020. She was awarded a PhD from University of the Arts London (UAL) in 2017. Previously she worked as a freelance picture editor and researcher for publications such as Guardian Weekend Magazine, The Guardian, and The Independent on Sunday and as a journalist and TV news producer.

Reviews

'Noni Stacey's Leave to Remain: A snapshot of Brexit (2023) is a masterclass in the subliminal and a unique, visual dive into the implications of art and protest surrounding Brexit. Stacey expertly explores a vast range of photographic and artistic representations from both the political campaigns of the 1970s and 2016, alongside in-depth discussions with the arts community. This is far from being just another book on Brexit - Leave to Remain is essential reading, displaying dynamic insights amid provocative imagery.' - Susie Porter, Bylines Scotland

Book Information
ISBN 9781848225893
Author Noni Stacey
Format Hardback
Page Count 128
Imprint Lund Humphries Publishers Ltd
Publisher Lund Humphries Publishers Ltd
Dimensions(mm) 250mm * 190mm * 15mm