Spike Island presents a major solo exhibition of new work by Phillip Lai (b.1969, Kuala Lumpur), bringing together a body of sculptural commissions that continue the artist’s exploration of the material world around us. This will be the most significant institutional presentation of Lai’s work to date. Lai’s sculptures combine everyday objects with his own… Continue Reading RAIN/RUIN by Phillip Lai
Spike Island presents Feedback, the largest solo exhibition by Nigerian-British artist, filmmaker and DJ Olukemi Lijadu. Developed through research in Chicago, Lagos and Bristol, the exhibition centres on a major new film commission marking a landmark in the artist’s moving image practice. The film uses audio feedback as a metaphor for the circulation of rhythm,… Continue Reading Feedback by Olukemi Lijadu
Lebanese artist Mounira Al Solh invites you into a vivid world where ancient mythology collides with contemporary experience. In this exhibition, she poignantly and playfully navigates a multitude of complex themes such as identity, migration, trauma, inequality and gender. This multidisciplinary exhibition includes her critically acclaimed Venice Biennale pavilion installation A Dance with her Myth… Continue Reading A land as big as her skin by Mounira Al Solh
In this series of minimalist oil pastel drawings, curated by Rainmaker Gallery, Jason Wesaw reflects on reconnection, resilience and the healing power of return. Through subtly textured surface and carefully chosen colour, these meditative works unfold with quiet intensity. Jason Wesaw is a multi-disciplinary artist, educator, and peacemaker. He is an enrolled member of the… Continue Reading Returning by Jason Wesaw
Queendom Rising is a new photography exhibition by Bristol-based photographer George Netana celebrating women from Bristol’s diverse diaspora communities. This portrait series is inspired by the artist’s lived experience as a mother of Māori daughters growing up in diaspora, and explores how identity, belonging, and cultural memory are formed and sustained across generations and geographies. She has… Continue Reading Queendom Rising: Portraits of Diaspora by George Netana
Rooted in West African cultural heritage, CRAZE WORLD uses symbols, figures and patterns to confront social issues such as racism, police brutality and censorship. The work in this collection reflects the belief that art plays a vital role in shaping public thought. It provides an opportunity for viewers to encounter these visual narratives and consider… Continue Reading CRAZE WORLD by BÓLÁRINWÁ
Come and explore the work of the Diverse Artists Network, the Bristol-based development agency behind the DIASPORA! festival, through this exciting exhibition: Out of Many. Founded in 2020 by Deasy Bamford and Vandna Mehta, DAN acts as a bridge between artists, venues and audiences across the South West. Experience this vibrant collection from talented regional… Continue Reading Out of Many: The Diverse Artists Network Exhibition
This participatory workshop led by facilitator, Katie Despres, uses Systemic Constellations to explore how family, culture and histories of migration shape our lives. Moving beyond talk therapy, the session uses guided exercises to reveal unseen generational patterns and provide fresh perspectives on how we belong in the world. Participants will engage directly with these dynamics… Continue Reading DIASPORA! Online: What We Inherit, What We Carry: An Introduction to Systemic Constellations
Hosted by film blogger and critic Oreoluwa Ige (Binge God), this session features a selection of films from Inaz Hussain (Belong), Louise Ndibwirende (Rice at Home) and Jessica Olivia Neill (Green Hills). Each work explores themes of identity, home and belonging, and what that means to people with a history of migration. After the screenings,… Continue Reading DIASPORA! on Screen
Colonial history has wiped many stories off the map. In this one-woman show, Inez Aponte follows a fragile thread back in time to meet the mothers, grandmothers and great grandmothers that carried her family to safety and freedom. Mixing tales from Surinam’s oral tradition with family history, she explores themes of home, rootedness and belonging.… Continue Reading Un|Earthed – Of Mothers, Grandmothers & Freedom
An exciting new dance-theatre-spoken word collaboration from Divija Melally and Saili Katebe. One Foot In The Dark is an exploration of our known and unknown experiences of identity, culture and change through text and movement. It comprises a double bill of a solo The Skeleton Is White and duet Six Degrees From Home, both honest… Continue Reading One Foot in the Dark
This creative writing session uses mindfulness techniques to celebrate your unique self. Held in a supportive and playful atmosphere, the workshop focuses on personal expression and wellbeing. Participants are encouraged to explore their creativity at their own pace. All are welcome, regardless of previous experience. Please arrive at 9.45am for a 10am start. ABOUT AGATA… Continue Reading Writing for Wellbeing with Agata Palmer
