Portrait Photography: Theory, Process, Practice
In this hands on two day workshop you will produce a collection of photographs and develop and/or deepen an understanding of your artistic practice. Through practical exercises and homework, we will experiment with some of the key concepts of portrait photography including performance, self-portraiture and the dynamics of the photoshoot. Your practical work will be supported […]
Photography: Process, Theory & Practice Group – #3 Transform
Join a monthly photography meetup facilitated by Grace Gelder in the library at Conway Hall. Each session will begin with a presentation and discussion on a specific theme and then a short practical exercise. This group aims to create an inclusive space for people to share ideas, build a community, create new work and get the […]
Islam & Atheism: Irreconcilable Enemies?
Modern Britain is a plural society. Around one in twenty of us – and one in eight Londoners – identifies as a Muslim, including some who have converted to Islam. At the same time, around half the population no longer identifies with any religion, and over one in five has a broadly humanist worldview (whether […]
When Annie Met Gandhi – Ingenious Purpose
Astonishingly in 1917 the newly elected President of the Indian National Congress was a white elderly English woman. The fiercely free-thinking Annie Besant and Gandhi admired each other hugely, but they disagreed about how to achieve Independence for India. In this short play Annie is anxiously awaiting the arrival of her fellow trailblazer… Presented by […]
Four Conversations: Four Anniversaries – Dr Subir Sinha
South Asia, Canada, Russia, Finland. A snapshot of four very different areas of the world – each with a significant anniversary this year. Four specialists discuss a burning issue. Framed, introduced and Chaired by Dr Subir Sinha (SOAS) with thoughts of South Asia – Gandhi’s truth and the new post-truth era. Q&A follows. FREE – […]
Independent Employment? Business Pioneers Workshop – Birkbeck, University of London
Questions related to independence in the broad context of employment and entrepreneurship are amongst some of the most pertinent faced by individuals, families, academics, business leaders and policy makers today. As more research in this area is conducted, more debates held, and more reports published, it can seem as though visions for the future can […]
Why is my Curriculum Colonial? Decoloniality as Education – Simmi Dullay, Oana Parvan, Gitanjali Pyndiah & Nydia Swaby
Black Consciousness feminist cultural producer Simmi Dullay, PhD researchers Oana Pârvan (Goldsmiths) and Gitanjali Pyndiah (Goldsmiths) with Nydia Swaby (SOAS) bring their art praxis and research to discuss the commonality and differences in knowledge production of the global South, decolonization and the presence of the colonial knowledge systems inherited as residues of 500 years of […]
Viewing Post-Independent India from the Outside – Dr Sanjukta Ghosh, Rani Singh, Gary Raymond and Janine Shroff
In this India-UK year of culture, how is changing India reflected in journalism, arts and performance based collaborative projects? Chair: Dr Sanjukta Ghosh (SOAS South Asia Institute) in discussion with Rani Singh (BBC and Asian Voice), Gary Raymond (Novelist, Poet and Editor of Wales Arts Review) and Janine Shroff (Designer and Illustrator). FREE – but […]
Modern Slavery in the UK – Kathryn Cronin
Barristers Kathryn Cronin and Louise Hooper of Garden Court Chambers discuss slavery in Britain today. Who are the victims, where do they come from, how are they recognised and what are we doing about it? FREE – but pre-booking is recommended