Luca M Damiani, at The Blogs

Nov 26, 2023, 3:35 PM

It was something unexpected but it happened. Some of my thoughts were always pretty clear and now are very foggy in daily turns of existence. Political reflections change as the mirror tells me that probably I had it wrong. I am happy to admit that. And yet, I am also worried of...

Nov 24, 2023, 8:48 PM

Say No to Antisemitism

'No-to-Antisemitism' Luca M Damiani - Kiss and Arrow 2023 - www.lucadamiani-art.com

Say No to Antisemitism. Say it strong. There is no space for hate. There is no space for ignorance. There is no space for racism. Say it strong.

Nov 22, 2023, 10:31 PM

Shocking to Still See

It is shocking to still see UN Women silence for October 7th rapes and murders. It is shocking to still see UN bias in hiding terror all these years. It is shocking to still see UN as guilty as it's dirty inside-out. It is shocking to still see UNWRA quietly pretending of not...

Nov 16, 2023, 11:53 PM

I think it’s ok

I think it’s OK To think of your local community, Before shouting and boycotting air. I think it’s OK To be sure of who you are marching with, So that you can walk away as it's clearly time. I think it’s OK To stop shouting harsh...

Nov 12, 2023, 10:05 PM

We Embrace Diwali

At this time of darkness, We now need Diwali Even more than ever. We need that touch of multiculturalism That fills us with joy and hope, Rather than fear and division. We need that touch of colours In textured sands And many lights We need that touch Of...

Nov 10, 2023, 4:44 PM

Kiss and Poppies

You might know that There are many tensions For Armistice and Remembrance Day. Pro-Palestine loud marches Will be taken place in London streets Along with the quiet Events of British memories. Lots of discussions About what should And what should not Be allowed. Lots of factions, Well, just two, Tell us how, when...

Nov 9, 2023, 10:54 AM

We Need Peace

Clashes Of thoughts, Hearts And souls. Sometimes you get blocked. Sometimes you get shouted at. Sometimes you want to disappear. Sometimes it just hurts. Last night I spoke to a dear friend. I love him deeply And so does he, And this is exactly why terror cannot be. We need peace. Peace...

Nov 8, 2023, 12:54 PM

UN in a Vacuum

Dear UN, What happened to Gaza When you were there All these years? Dear UN, I always believed in you And always thought You were so important for democracy. Dear UN, But what role Have you actually played In Gaza? Dear UN, Why has Hamas used your (our) money To...

Nov 7, 2023, 8:55 PM

Pita, Hummus and Avocado

Toasting The Pita Bread Is how it Often Starts. Slicing The avocado And careful Not to cut Your hand. Opening The fridge To find Abba’s Jar.

Nov 7, 2023, 12:46 PM

Excuse My Ignorance…

Excuse my ignorance. I have a question for all the artists, academics and intellectuals I know that are marching pro-Palestine without acknowledging that Hamas are terrorists. And because they told me that I need to "educate myself", I then just want to ask for their help as I am feeling so...

About Me

Luca M Damiani is an Artist, Author and University Fellow, focusing his ongoing creative practice and research on diversity, disability, neuroscience, mental health and nature. His work also crosses over with human rights and social design. Luca has a neurological disability (52% impairment of central nervous system function) and has had various visual art books and academic articles published, as well as being exhibited internationally. Luca has worked and collaborated with institutions such as BMJ Medical Humanities, Mozilla, Amnesty International, BBC, Science Gallery, Computer Arts Society, Disney, University of the Arts London, Yale University, Jewish Book Council, TATE, V&A and more.