Ignorance,
Arrogance & Prejudice

Ignorance, Arrogance & Prejudice examines the social and political tensions surrounding migration, identity, nationalism, and belonging throughout the twentieth century.

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Through archival research, historical interpretation, and narrative reconstruction, the project explores how fear, misinformation, institutional power, and social prejudice shaped the lives of migrant communities in Australia during periods of political uncertainty and war.

At its heart lies an examination of how ordinary lives were influenced by systems of surveillance, suspicion, and administrative authority, often with consequences that extended far beyond the moment and across generations.

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The project reflects on the fragile relationship between justice, public fear, and the power carried by official records, decisions, and institutions.

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Rather than presenting history as distant or resolved, the work asks readers to consider how silence, bias, and unchecked authority continue to influence societies long after the events themselves have passed.

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It is both a historical exploration and a moral reflection on memory, accountability, and the responsibilities inherited by future generations.