Behind the loud motorcycles of the “Bangladeshi Bad Boys” is a group of second-generation Bangladeshi men who find in motorcycles a sense of identity and a way to rise above racism. With a loving lens on East-London, this documentary explores their struggles with identity, racism and Islamophobia, revealing moments of vulnerability and resilience. The film […]
Behind the loud and intimidating motorcycles of the “Bangladeshi Bad Boys” is a group of second-generation Bangladeshi men who find in their bikes a sense of identity and a way to overcome racism. This documentary, co-directed by Arun Nangla and Laura Pavone, offers surprisingly vulnerable moments as it lifts a curtain on the racism faced […]
Join us for this rare opportunity to explore telecommunications history in an authentic setting and gain new perspectives on the colonial experience through the lens of technology and communication.
We look forward to welcoming you to this important exhibition celebrating South Asian heritage and the interconnected stories that shaped our modern world.
Muslin Trust: For the protection, preservation and promotion of Bangladeshi heritage fabrics
Mitali Arts Group presents a selected number of scenes from their new play.
Bengal Shadows brings to light a lesser-known episode of the Second World War during which between 3 and 5 million people starved to death in West Bengal and current days Bangladesh.
Forest Gate Freedom Walk led by local historian Peter Ashan
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As part of our new exhibition on Patterns! it was such a pleasure to host three recent workshops at the Culture Lab.
Engaging with phulkari, an important tradition of embroidery from the Punjab region, as a starting point, a group of local women came together to explore community, heritage, culture and memory.
Learning about phulkari stitches and patterns from artists Amarjeet Nandhra and working throughout with artist Suman Gujral on techniques of block print, embroidery and collage, the women made artworks about their identity, culture and heritage.
Their work alongside Suman Gujral’s prints, poems and embroidery pieces will be on display at the Culture Lab from May 28th
South Asian Heritage Month dates changed to "July" from 2026 — Learn more here →
