About this Event
Griota De Diaspora - Exhibition + Live Performance By DYLEMA
A griot is a well known historical title for a west african storyteller. It is often used to refer to male figures who travelled throughout the diaspora telling stories. Griots use several methods to convey a story including poetry, paintings, song, dance and storytelling.
As a woman with a strong matriarchal line of storytellers DYLEMA coins the term 'Griota' as a way of identifying the contemporary women griots who hold the space of storytelling in our modern world; The first of its inception on british soil, inspired by the Griots of the past is presented in this exhibition. Keeping the culture and it's history alive. Join us in person for an amazing event featuring the Griota De Diaspora exhibition combined with two live performances by the talented DYLEMA.
Experience a unique blend of art and performance that tells powerful stories from the diaspora. Every thing about DYLEMA is extraordinary, from her appearance, to art, to talent. In this age of AI she brings you true Ancestral Intelligence through artistic expressionism. After two decades of being an independent self-taught artist DYLEMA brings her skills in person. Her creative practice has been witnessed in public as she has developed both offline and online alongside a growing community of art lovers and early adopters. Clear your diary for an injection of awe inspiring art.
FEEL SOMETHING.
Attend:
26th Oct: Opening Show
27th - 1st Nov: Morning Exhibitions
27th - 1st Nov: Afternoon Exhibitions
29th & 30th - Evening Art Salons + Artist Talk
2nd Nov - Closing Show
Rules:
Dresscode: Black Tie or Cultural Attire
Phones: No Phones Allowed Inside. There is a dedicated space for pictures to be taken. We reserve the right to keep this space inclusive, sacred and of excellence.
26th Oct
🕑: 06:30 PM
Opening Show: Live Performance
Host: DYLEMA
Info: Welcome to the Griot Chamber. DYLEMA will hold you in live performance through poetry, song and performance.
27th Oct
🕑: 10:00 AM - 02:00 AM
27th Oct Private Morning Exhibition
Info: RSVP to attend. This is solely to view the art at the exhibition, it does not include the live show.
🕑: 02:30 PM - 06:00 PM
27th Oct Private Afternoon Exhibition
Info: RSVP to attend. This is solely to view the art at the exhibition, it does not include the live show.
28th Oct
🕑: 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
28th October Private Morning Exhibition
Info: RSVP to attend. This is solely to view the art at the exhibition, it does not include the live show.
🕑: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
28th October Private Afternoon Exhibition
Info: RSVP to attend. This is solely to view the art at the exhibition, it does not include the live show.
29th Oct
🕑: 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
29th October Private Exhibition
🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
29th Private Salon + Artist Talk
Info: An intimate talk with the artist. Conversations and Debate
30th Oct
🕑: 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
30th October Private Exhibition
Info: RSVP to attend. This is solely to view the art at the exhibition, it does not include the live show.
🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
30th October Private Salon + Artist Talk
Info: A private salon with the artist, conversations plus live debate
31st Oct
🕑: 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
31st October Private Morning Exhibition
Info: RSVP to attend. This is solely to view the art at the exhibition, it does not include the live show.
🕑: 02:30 PM - 06:00 PM
31st October Private Afternoon Exhibition
Info: RSVP to attend. This is solely to view the art at the exhibition, it does not include the live show.
1st Nov
🕑: 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
1st November Private Morning Exhibition
Info: RSVP to attend. This is solely to view the art at the exhibition, it does not include the live show.
🕑: 02:30 PM - 06:00 PM
1st November Private Afternoon Exhibition
Info: RSVP to attend. This is solely to view the art at the exhibition, it does not include the live show.
2nd Nov
🕑: 06:30 PM - 10:00 PM
2nd November Closing Show : Live Performance
Host: DYLEMA
Info: Welcome to the Griot Chamber: DYLEMA will hold you in live performance through poetry, song and performance.
Event venue & nearby stays
Kunstraum, 21 Roscoe Street, London, United Kingdom
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