diaspora

(noun)

A dispersed group, such as the Jews outside of the land of Israel.

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Examples of diaspora in the following topics:

  • South America

    • The continent was also greatly influenced by the African diaspora through the European slave trade, while Asian and European ethnic groups arrived in the area over the 19th and 20th centuries .
    • Through the trans-Atlantic slave trade, South America (especially Brazil) became the home of millions of people in the African diaspora, and the mixing of races led to new social structures and artistic creations.

  • Contemporary Indian Art

    • The abstract painter Natvar Bhavsar and postminimalist sculptor Anish Kapoor have gained attention in the international art market, and other major artists continue to gain international recognition among both the Indian diaspora and non-Indian audiences.
    • Over the years, the fair has showcased Indian modernists (including those from the Progressive Artists' Group), Indian diaspora artists, contemporary Indian art, international artists, and art from the subcontinent.

  • Sacred Ceremonies and Pilgrimages

    • Following the destruction of the Second Temple and the onset of the diaspora, the centrality of pilgrimage to Jerusalem in Judaism was discontinued.