memory, migration and belonging.
About this Event
Experience two newly commissioned exhibitions by BADA artists, exploring identity,
memory, migration and belonging through contemporary visual art, alongside an
intergenerational Nakshi Kantha exhibition celebrating the rich traditions of storytelling, craft and cultural heritage.
Echoes of Motherland by Tamima Munmun
A painting and installation-based project exploring the emotional, cultural and psychological connections between Bangladesh and its diaspora. Combining painting, objects, sound and audience participation, the work presents the “motherland” as a living presence carried through memory, language and cultural practice.
Inner Complexities: Perception in Transition by Faim Islam
Exploring light, architecture, memory and identity through the experience of an immigrant artist. Drawing on Faim’s experiences as a Bangladeshi artist living in the Midlands, the work considers how our sense of self and surroundings shifts through different environments and experiences.
Threads of Birmingham
Discover a vibrant Naskhi Kantha artwork created through a series of intergenerational workshops facilitated by textile artist Abeda Begum. Bringing together participants of Chinese, African Caribbean and Bengali heritage, the workshops used the traditional Bangladeshi craft of Nakshi Kantha as a way to share stories, explore identity and celebrate Birmingham’s diverse communities. The artwork brings together colour, pattern and personal stories, connecting generations through craft.
*Please note that the venue is closed on weekends.
Find more events here: www.legacy-wm.org/arts/bada
Event venue & nearby stays
Margaret Street, Margaret Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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