Join acclaimed artist and writer Juano Diaz in conversation with Paul English to discuss 'Slum Boy'. It is a heart-wrenching exploration of Diaz's upbringing in the Scottish care system.
Juano Diaz's compelling storytelling has captured the hearts of readers. He will be interviewed by Paul English, a renowned writer, journalist, and broadcaster.
Diaz will discuss his deeply personal journey of writing 'Slum Boy' and the experiences that have shaped his artistic and literary voice. This conversation promises to explore pain, perseverance, and the transformative power of storytelling.
This dialogue is part of the National Theatre of Scotland's Caring Scotland project, a three-year oral history initiative in partnership with Who Cares? Scotland and the National Library of Scotland, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Lottery Fund.
This event is part of Care Experienced Week, 19 to 26 October 2024.
About the speakers
Juano Diaz is an internationally acclaimed artist and collaborates with many others including Pierre et Giles and Grace Jones. His work has been exhibited in galleries across the world including at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. 'Slum Boy' is his debut memoir.
Journalist and broadcaster Paul English has covered arts and culture in Scotland and beyond for 25 years.
About The National Lottery Heritage Fund
The National Lottery Heritage Fund is the largest funder for the UK's heritage. Using money raised by National Lottery players we support projects that connect people and communities to heritage. Our vision is for heritage to be valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future. From historic buildings, our industrial legacy and the natural environment, to collections, traditions, stories and more. Heritage can be anything from the past that people value and want to pass on to future generations. We believe in the power of heritage to ignite the imagination, offer joy and inspiration, and to build pride in place and connection to the past.
