Exhibition

'Built of Past At Present'

22 Oct 2019 – 27 Oct 2019

Regular hours

Tue, 22 Oct
18:00 – 21:00
Wed, 23 Oct
10:00 – 18:00
Thu, 24 Oct
10:00 – 18:00
Fri, 25 Oct
10:00 – 18:00
Sat, 26 Oct
10:00 – 18:00
Sun, 27 Oct
10:00 – 18:00

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​The Future is often thought about in isolation or in detachment from the past and present. Built From Past at Present explores how the future is built from reimaginations and by carving the past and putting into practice in the present day. It’s a test bed of what Black Futures could look like.

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The Future is often thought about in isolation or in detachment from the past and present. Built From Past at Present explores how the future is built from reimaginations and by carving the past and putting into practice in the present day. It’s a test bed of what Black Futures could look like.

Built of Past at Present is a new exhibition for BASS Festival 2019 featuring fresh work by multimedia artists Emmanuel Unaji, Najma Abdulle (149lanets) and photographer Adama Jalloh exploring black futures and how they are simultaneously built of the past and present.

Join us on the 22nd October for the exclusive first look at Built from Past at Present featuring an in conversation with the exhibiting artists and curator Aliyah Hasinah.

The night will also include a performance from Jabez Walsh and DJ set by Keyrah.

The exhibition will run from 10am - 6pm everyday from the 23rd-27th October.

Refreshments will be provided.

More about BASS Festival
Bass Festival is back for October 2019 and this year, we're shining a spotlight on the FUTURE. Now in its 13th year, Bass Festival has teamed up with two of Birmingham's brightest young creatives to curate the festival and leave a new legacy.
This year's curators, Aliyah Hasinah and Rtkal, will be showcasing exclusively Black Artists, Creatives, Speakers & Performers from Birmingham, the UK & Beyond. Expect five days of Live Music, Workshops, Panel Discussions, Exhibitions and Film Screenings. Across some of Birmingham's hidden venues, as well as an unveiling ceremony of our 'Future Faces Of Birmingham' Mural.

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Aliyah Hasinah

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Emmanuel Unaji

Adama Jalloh

Najma Abdulle

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