An exhibition of still life photography that holds nostalgic memories from a Palestinian kitchen. Palestinian photographer Enas Nashif, has been invited to continue her exhibition in Mayfair, London by Collector & Co. artist studios and the Arab British Centre. The exhibition will show a larger series of Enas’ beautiful still life work, all shot under natural […]
A fascinating journey into the traditions of Amazigh textile production followed by a conversation with the experts over drinks. This special BILNAS event offers the opportunity to learn about Amazigh textile traditions and how this is relevent to the modern world, as a prelude to a series of workshops and an exhibition. Presented by Najlaa […]
The Morocco UK Society has partnered with Lavish Concepts for a special Eid Al‑Adha gathering on 30th May 13:00pm – 17:00pm at the Lavish Concepts atelier. This edition places Morocco at the centre, celebrating its craft, design and creative heritage with a curated showcase featuring curated pieces by Yarakech, Qoffah, Anouri, and other North African […]
In the final event in this film series, Ifriqiya Cinema presents a programme of short films exploring alienation, exile and the concentric layers of kinship that bind us to one another. What do we owe the people and places we consider akin to ourselves? How do we resolve our feelings of impotence and political inaction […]
For the third event in this series we are screening Abderrahmane Sissako’s Waiting for Happiness – a contemplative and poetic collage of the changing lives and varied destinies of the residents of Nouadhibou. With a Q&A by Amina Ali and Hajar Meddah of Ifriqiya Cinema. Waiting for Happiness (Mauritania, 2002) Written and directed by Abderrahmane […]
In this second event in our Church Street Arab Film Nights series, Academy Award & Palme d’Or nominated writer and director Basil Khalil will present his debut feature A Gaza Weekend (2022) premiered at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival, winning the FIPRESCI prize. His earlier work – Ave Maria (2015) – which premiered in […]
The Showroom presents a spring screening series curated by The Arab Film Club and Ifriqiya Cinema. In dialogue with Mandy El Sayegh’s Mural: This is a Sign: Notes on Assembly, the programme brings together films by Arab artists and filmmakers working across geographies and diasporas. In this first event in the series, The Arab Film […]
Against Erasure: Palestinian Wedding Music Panel & Live DJ Set A fundraiser evening of sharing & remembering, dancing & celebrating In Support of @hanoonpalestine Aser El Saqqa & Manal Massalha, are organising a panel discussion & a live DJ set exploring Palestinian wedding music. Speakers : Dr Khaled Dawas, Razi Khadir , Aser El Saqqa […]
In this second session of The Showroom’s Sounds of Resistance listening series we bring together archival initiatives dedicated to Armenian and Syrian cassette cultures, alongside contemporary Somali diasporic sound practice to reflect on how sonic practices can safeguard heritage, reactivate overlooked histories, and create new spaces for cultural expression. The event will start with a […]
What did ancient Egyptians eat? From the Nile to the Table is an intimate dinner at the Egypt Exploration Society where ancient and contemporary Egyptian cuisine share a table. Chef Seif El Sobky has drawn on historical and archaeological research to reconstruct dishes and flavours that predate the modern era, tracing the ingredients, techniques, and […]