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Local Foreigners: Reimagining the Immigrant Narrative with Marina

Rachel Melinek Season 3 Episode 10

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In this deeply moving episode, we speak with Marina — a Ukrainian-born photographer, graphic designer, and visual storyteller — about her powerful project Local Foreigners. Based in the UK since 2014, Marina shares how her personal journey and academic research inspired a nationwide exploration into the lived experiences of immigrants in Britain.

From challenging stereotypes in mainstream media to co-creating portraits and narratives that empower individuals, Marina brings attention to the diversity, normalcy, and humanity behind every migration story. We talk about representation, media ethics, domesticity, and the quiet power of being seen.

✨ Featuring real stories, including that of her grandmother, Marina invites us to reconsider how we define belonging, identity, and home.