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Derailing Dignity

Q&A with Krish Dineshkumar, whose installation explores the experiences of the migrant gig workers who deliver food by bike

By Sabat Ismail

Spacing’s cycling columnist Sabat Ismail met with Krish Dineshkumar, creator of Derailing Dignity, which was exhibited during the 2025 Mayworks Festival from May 16th to 28th at Whippersnapper Gallery. The installation is an exhibit mediating the experiences of migrant workers in Toronto who use bicycles to deliver food. The physical installation and accompanying sound piece concentrate on the intersection between gig work and migrant labour. Krish Dineshkumar is a cook, composer and sound... Read more

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