JOURNAL ARTICLE

Stan Douglas.

  • Published In: Frieze, 2026, n. 256. P. 124 1 of 3

  • Database: Art Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Barry, Salena 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Stan Douglas's five-channel film installation "Birth of a Nation" (2025), exhibited at Victoria Miro in London. The installation critiques the 1915 silent film "The Birth of a Nation" by D.W. Griffith, highlighting the transition from post-Civil War promises of equality to the Jim Crow era's civil rights erosion. Douglas presents alternative narratives through the perspectives of various characters, emphasizing themes of misidentification and the influence of media on public perception. Additionally, his photographic series "The Enemy of All Mankind" (2024) explores identity and representation, prompting viewers to reflect on how narratives shape their understanding of race and gender. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Frieze. 2026/01, Issue 256, p124
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0962-0672
  • Accession Number:191476394
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