Our Founder, Dr Reem El Mutwalli and the Team are delighted to invite all to our next webinar: ‘Dialogues on the Art of Arab Fashion: Heritage Studies in Arab Fashion on 31st May 2022.’ We will be welcoming three renowned panellists from the London College of Fashion; The Creative School of Toronto – Metropolitan University; […]
Leighton House and Sambourne House free online courses are back, with an artistic exploration of the geometric and biomorphic patterns found in Islamic design, led by artists Samira Mian and Dr Esra Alhamal. In the first two workshops, Samira will guide you through the compass and straight edge construction of the geometric patterns decorating an […]
Are Arabs Funny? Judge for yourself with this fabulous night of laughs aplenty, as the legendary comedy night ‘Arabs Are Not Funny’ comes to W2! You might have thought that Arabs couldn’t get any funnier. Think again. Widely regarded as one of the hottest comedy nights among the Arab community and beyond, ‘Arabs are not […]
Haramacy amplifies under-represented voices. Tackling topics previously left unspoken, this anthology offers a space for writers to explore ideas that mainstream organisations overlook. Focusing on the experiences of 12 Middle Eastern and South Asian writers, the essays explore visibility, invisibility, love, strength and race, painting a picture of what it means to feel fractured – […]
Two-course mezze lunch, based on Palestinian recipes from Joudie Kalla’s book, Palestine on a Plate, in aid of the Spafford Children’s Center, which supports disadvantaged children and families in East Jerusalem. Tickets from https://www.jumblebee.co.uk/SpaffordLunchJune2022 For information 07881 898434 / 07974 916444
Join AZEEMA for an intimate torshi (pickled vegetables common in Middle Eastern and Balkan cuisines) workshop and an afternoon of connection and discussion. In this interactive workshop, participants will collectively make torshi while engaging a conversation around memory, healing, family and food. The conversation will centre stories around ecologies and practises of care that are […]
A special edition of the acclaimed comedy night with four fantastic comedians, for the first time at Woolwich Works. Off the back of 47 sold-out previous editions, Arts Canteen’s Arabs Are Not Funny returns with a line-up of top comedians showcasing the comic talents of the Arab world and surrounding regions. Line-up: Farah Sharp (MC) […]
Inspired by Hayv Kahraman’s paintings, anthropologist Miriam Ticktin asks: ‘Can rethinking the borders of the body help us to rethink borders more broadly?’ Ticktin proposes that recognising that we live in a connected world is the only way to survive today, stating that, ‘as Covid19 has made very clear, we are in a life-and-death embrace […]
Join our family artist 2022, Sahra Hersi as she leads a creative workshop for children and families ahead of her upcoming garden play commission. The workshop will include fun activities to explore space and forms of architecture through play. All materials are included. Suitable for children aged 4 +
YA JAMA’A: a jam session rooted in the improvisation and collaboration of musicians, singers, and spoken word artists. With Arab musicians at its centre, Ya Jama’a builds creative bridges between the musical cultures and heritages of the SWANA (South West and North Africa) region and London’s vibrant and diverse creative scenes. An evening beyond genre […]