Faster than light, always is a sound and choreography commissioned by Wonder Cabinet bringing together British-Palestinian movement artist Sasha Shadid, Palestinian movement artist Adan Azzam, and Ramallah-based interdisciplinary artist Julmud. It is part of Wonder Cabinet’s ongoing body of work exploring the Cremisan Valley through architectural, sonic, visual, and ecological investigations. The performance speaks to […]
In these open-ended play sessions for under-fives and their grown-ups, we pack the Play Room full of squishy and crunchy materials, tubes, pipes, boxes, crates, dens and more. Join experienced Playworker and Art Facilitator Zareen Islam, who will bring a range of different materials – mainly reclaimed or recycled – to create and facilitate sessions […]
After a successful debut, North African Arts returns with a powerful new theatrical production in London — “When My Soul Left.” This is not just a play — it’s a full theatrical experience blending comedy, drama, and deep emotion. A story that will make you laugh, reflect, and question everything you thought you knew about […]
Join artists Jasmina Metwaly and Philip Rizk for a rare screening of their co-directed film برة في الشارع – Out on the Street (2015, 71’), to mark the recent fifteenth anniversary of ثورة 25 يناير , the January 25 Revolution which led to the removal of Egypt’s former president Hosni Mobarak. Shot after the coup […]
In this event, artists Jasmina Metwaly and Philip Rizk move between, image, text and voice to reflect on theatricality, montage and the political life of images, following what remains in motion from their ongoing collaborative research [Excercises] on Trials (2016/2020). This includes the screening of two films; Rizk’s essay film Mapping Lessons (2020, 60’) assembles […]
Join an inspiring panel of contemporary artists on an exploration of the lineage and endurance of traditional arts. Including ceramics, calligraphy and plasterwork, learn about techniques and materials, the creative process, and how handcrafted art can resonate with others. The evening will include: Live demonstrations of plasterwork, tile decorating and Arabic calligraphy. Opportunities to talk […]
An inspiring and informative study day exploring several aspects of ‘The Arab Hall: Past and Present’ at Leighton House – the first major exploration of the iconic interior which brings together Islamic, Mediterranean and Victorian craft traditions. From an exploration of some of the more unusual tiles decorating this iconic room and new readings of […]
Widely regarded as one of the hottest comedy nights among the Arab community and beyond, ‘Arabs are not funny!‘ Judge for yourself with this fabulous night of laughs aplenty, as the legendary comedy night returns to The Old Queens Head in Islington! You might have thought that Arabs couldn’t get any funnier. Think again. Widely […]
This special exhibition offers a rare opportunity to explore the life and work of T. S. Ahmed, an outstanding yet overlooked pioneer of modern art in Africa and the Middle East. A contemporary of David Hockney at the Royal College of Art, Ahmed graduated in 1962 with a Silver Medal for Excellence, following multiple prize […]
Due to high demand, we are organising a second public workshop in this series hosted by The Showroom. The first workshop was held on March 25th. In this creative workshop, Reem Maghribi will guide participants on an intuitive artistic journey through drawing, writing, design and construction to create ephemeral expressions of a perpetual Palestine. Crayons, […]