Bangla Week | Poetry after Chai

Poetry after Chai

Relax with a masala chai and let the rhythm of words immerse you to a night of poetic mehfil draped in tasty fabrics and resham. Leading poets will take the mic and transport you to a night of lyrical encounters inspired by Bangla artists and culture.

Echoes of India – Photographic Exhibition

This photography exhibition by Shadow+Light is the culmination of 10+ years of work and travels across India. Showcasing the beauty and diversity of this vibrant, mysterious and grandiose country. Experience India through their lens.

Free To Be Me – Poster Exhibition

Select students from University of the Art London have work in display in a poster exhibition to celebrate this years theme of South Asian Heritage month ‘Free To Be Me’ at the London College of Communcations’ Typo Cafe. Individual descriptions of each person work and their artist statement can be found on the UAL Arts […]

Echoes of Bengal: Celebrating Bangladeshi Heritage

A vibrant celebration of Bangladeshi heritage. Whether you have roots in Bangladesh or simply wish to experience its rich culture, join us for a day full of everything from a presentation by Sisters in Islam Youth Club exploring the experiences of the first generation of Bangladeshi’s who came to Enfield following the 1960s, a special […]

Tape Letters Exhibition: Ashton-under Lyne

The hands of a woman holding a cassette tape, wearing gold bracelets and cream and red clothes.

The Tape Letters project shines light on the practice of recording and sending messages on cassette tape as a mode of communication by Pakistanis who migrated and settled in the UK between 1960-1980. Tape Letters: Ashton platforms the stories of individuals and families in Ashton-under-Lyne. Opening on 21st July 2024 in Ashton Library, visitors can […]

The Tradition of Phulkari

As part of the British Art Show 9 public programme, Ambassador Amarjit Nar, led a series of creative workshops with women from Wolverhampton’s South Asian communities. This year, the groups reconvened to explore the traditional techniques and patterns used in Phulkari designs. This show will include some original textiles using Phulkari designs and their stories, […]