The column Roots and Uprooting, curated by the editor Alessia D’Introno, explores the dialogue between past and present, examining the historical legacies that continue to shape the way we understand and experience the world today. Through the work of international artists, curators, and cultural practitioners, it addresses themes such as the legacy of colonialism, decolonial thought, global feminisms, identity, and sexual orientation as forms of resistance and self-determination. Bringing together art, history, anthropology, and curatorial practice, the column traces the origins of these issues and reflects on how they continue to influence the present while opening new perspectives for the future.