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SUMMARY:RAIN/RUIN by Phillip Lai
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis will be the most significant institutional presentation of Lai’s work to date. Lai’s sculptures combine everyday objects with his own intensive re-makings of them to create a parallel imprint of the real world. Free entry. \nFor access information refer to venue’s website. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/rain-ruin/
LOCATION:Spike Island\, Spike Island 133 Cumberland Road\, Bristol\, BS1 6UX
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026,Exhibition,Festival
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SUMMARY:Returning by Jason Wesaw
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJason Wesaw is a multi-disciplinary artist\, educator\, and peacemaker. He is an enrolled member of the Potawatomi Nation in the Great Lakes region of the United States. His art practice spans many mediums including ceramics\, textiles and works on paper. @jasonwesaw
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/returning-by-jason-wesaw/
LOCATION:Rainmaker Gallery\, Rainmaker Gallery\, 140 Whiteladies Road\, Clifton\, Bristol\, BS8 2RS
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026,Exhibition,Festival
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SUMMARY:CRAZE WORLD by BÓLÁRINWÁ
DESCRIPTION:Rooted in West African cultural heritage\, CRAZE WORLD uses symbols\, figures and patterns to confront social issues such as racism\, police brutality and censorship. \nThe 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 the role of creativity in addressing systemic injustice. \nAlso features artwork by Jho-an Paulin. \nFree and suitable for all ages. For access information refer to the venue’s website. \n\nABOUT BÓLÁRINWÁ \nBÓLÁRINWÁ is a Nigerian born artist-based in Bristol. His work blends geometric forms\, pop colours and motifs drawn from African spirituality and textiles\, creating a dialogue between tradition and modernity. \nInfluenced by the energy of artists like Basquiat\, the musical defiance of Fela Kuti and the streetwise commentary of Banksy\, his paintings reflect both personal and political narratives. \n@bolarti10e \nABOUT JHO-AN \nJho-an Paulin is a Brain Aneurysm Survivor\, Mother of 4. She has a passion for performance arts and\, more recently\, acrylic painting. Her main themes include nature\, memories of her hometown and upbringing\, and tranquility.
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/craze-world/
LOCATION:Tobacco Factory Café Bar\, Bristol\, BS3 1TF
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026,Exhibition,Festival
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260726T180000
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SUMMARY:Out of Many: The Diverse Artists Network Exhibition
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFounded in 2020 by Deasy Bamford and Vandna Mehta\, DAN acts as a bridge between artists\, venues and audiences across the South West. \nExperience this vibrant collection from talented regional creatives\, featuring everything from poetry and paintings to illustration and moving images. Free and open to all ages\, this exhibition is showing in Gallery 5 on Floor 2 of Arnolfini Arts. \nFeatured image: Bristol World\, 2026\, digital collage. Courtesy of Alpha Wilson. \nFor access information refer to the venue’s website. \nFind out how to get involved\, become a member or support the network’s mission at diverseartistsnetwork.com. \n@diverseartistsnetwork
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/the-diverse-artists-network-exhibition/
LOCATION:Arnolfini Arts\, 16 Narrow Quay\, Bristol\, BS1 4QA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026,Exhibition,Festival
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T201500
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SUMMARY:DIASPORA! on Screen
DESCRIPTION: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\, Ore will chair a brief Q&A with the creators. Book your tickets here. \nVenue: Watershed \nAge: 12+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult) \nABOUT OREOLUWA\nOreoluwa Ige is a Bristol-based film critic and blogger with a developing specialism in independent film from filmmakers of marginalised backgrounds across the South West and UK. He regularly shares reviews and hosts events\, and brings that curatorial eye to his role as host for this session.\n@iambingegod \n\nABOUT INAZ\nInaz Hussain is a multifaceted Bangladeshi artist born in Bristol working across film\, photography and documentary. His work highlights stories spanning social justice\, mental health\, identity and community\, with a focus on building connections across backgrounds and generations.\n@inazproductions \n\nABOUT LOUISE\nLouise Ndibwirende is a TEDx and keynote speaker\, multi-award winning equality specialist and documentary director who has spent over a decade driving culture transformation across sectors. Her films Speak Little One and Rice at Home bring authentic stories of lived experience to the screen.\n@/louise__nm_ \n\nABOUT JESSICA\nJessica Olivia Neill is a Bristol-based writer and creative. She has written\, produced and directed two independent\, crowd-funded films: The Escape\, in honour of the memory of her father\, the late Jamaican magician Bunny Neill\, and Green Hills\, about returning with her brother to their childhood home in Jamaica.\n@jessolivianeill
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/diaspora-on-screen/
LOCATION:Watershed\, 1 Canons Road\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026,Festival
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SUMMARY:Un|Earthed - Of Mothers\, Grandmothers & Freedom
DESCRIPTION:Colonial history has wiped many stories off the map. \nIn 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. \nMeet an old crone\, shape-shifting animals\, brave friends and magical babies who speak from their mother’s womb. This is a show about finding your name and keeping your name. It is about people enslaved for gold and freed by gold. It is about being Un|Earthed. Book your tickets here. \nVenue: Ashburton Arts Centre\, TQ13 7DT \nAge: 14+ \nCONTENT: This performance contains descriptions of\, or references to\, colonial and domestic violence contextualised within historic\, personal and mythic narrative. \nwww.unearthedshow.com \n 
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/unearthed-of-mothers-grandmothers-and-freedom/
LOCATION:Ashburton Arts Centre\, TQ13 7DT
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026,Festival,Performance
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