CURATORIAL PROJECTS
Talisman
Unit 38 Brixton Village, London
Talisman is the debut solo exhibition of photographer and filmmaker, Ché Deedigan. In a compelling collaboration with set and costume designer, Poppy Whitehorn, Deedigan's photo series, Talisman, emerges as a poignant exploration of youth despondency and disempowerment. This evocative photo series juxtaposes the evanescent essence of young adults against the backdrop of quintessentially British domiciles, adorned with relics of youthful pursuits — from sports paraphernalia to musical instruments.
Curated by Femilola O’Brien-Dele
Translations
29—33 Camberwell Church Street, London
Inspired by the Welsh oral tradition of Eisteddfod (or sitting together), and drawing from Alan Bell's insights in his Guidebook to Sociolinguistics, Translations is a multilingual arts & poetry exhibition, exploring the intricate relationship between language and identity. The exhibition features six artists and poets; each examining how language shapes and reshapes our understanding of self and society, igniting conversations about cultural heritage, linguistic preservation, and the profound impact of language on societal structures. The participating artists navigate the complexities of diasporic identity, exploring how language serves as a conduit for cultural reconnection and resilience. They confront the spectre of linguicide and language suppression, exposing the insidious ways in which colonialism, imperialism, and white supremacy seek to erase linguistic diversity. At the heart of Translations lies a commitment to storytelling, poetry, and word weaving as both artistic practice and praxis — a means of amplifying marginalised voices and reclaiming agency over narratives of identity and belonging.
Curated by Femilola O’Brien-Dele