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"An evening’s journey through immersive art worlds, featuring multidisciplinary responses to Barbara Walker’s extraordinary graphite portraits. Wander through the gallery to the revival sounds of Ujima’s DJ Donvan, marvel at the break dancing and ballet with guided life drawing sessions or explore the nature of archiving with Amanda Egbe’s Radical Memory workshop. It’s the Fini like you’ve never seen it before ..."
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A event held at Arnolfini on Thursday 22nd May. The event starts at 18:30.
An evening of poetry, dance and music set against the powerful backdrop of Barbara Walker’s Being Here, this special Arnolfini Late invites you to experience the exhibition through a new lens—where art, community, and live performance come together in celebration of Walker’s work.
Contributors include...
Nia Bimkubwa is a Bristol based singer, songwriter, poet and actor. As a natural performer, Nia authentically shares her love for life, nature and her culture. She is a source of inspiration and empowerment, and has grown to become a treasure within hearts across the generations of her community.
DJ Donovan of the legendary City Rockas will be playing an hour of Lovers Rock Reggae. He presents a weekly show on Ujima Radio specialising in 70s 80s 90s Soul, Funk, Rare Groove and Reggae.
South West Dance Theatre are collaborating with Bristol Breakers to create some thrilling dance theatre in response to Being Here. Throughout the evening South West Dance Theatre will be pairing classical ballet with the sizzling high octane displays from Bristol Breakers, playing with the harmonies and contrasts between the two dance styles to express what Walker’s touching and poetic artwork brings to mind.
Life drawing in motion Anna Davis from South West Dance Theatre and Kenzi Ireland from Tolo ko Tolo will be inviting audiences to join a life drawing session in the galleries bringing together ballet and African dance forms against the backdrop of Walker's work.
In the Reading Room you can join in our drop-in workshop What Belongs in an Archive? (A Workshop on Radical Memory and Community Archiving), led by artist, filmmaker and researcher Amanda Egbe with the Black South West Network, creating an opportunity for participants to explore and challenge dominant ideas of what archives are and who they serve, while creating and contributing to a living, decolonial archive made up of personal stories, community moments, protest, joy and resistance.
Presented in association with Arnolfini Creators in Residence, Diverse Artists Network (DAN). DAN champions inclusive programming, supporting artists from marginalised communities with bookings, creative development, and networking. They promote diversity, fair pay, and representation across Bristol and the South West arts sector.
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
Contributors include...
Nia Bimkubwa is a Bristol based singer, songwriter, poet and actor. As a natural performer, Nia authentically shares her love for life, nature and her culture. She is a source of inspiration and empowerment, and has grown to become a treasure within hearts across the generations of her community.
DJ Donovan of the legendary City Rockas will be playing an hour of Lovers Rock Reggae. He presents a weekly show on Ujima Radio specialising in 70s 80s 90s Soul, Funk, Rare Groove and Reggae.
South West Dance Theatre are collaborating with Bristol Breakers to create some thrilling dance theatre in response to Being Here. Throughout the evening South West Dance Theatre will be pairing classical ballet with the sizzling high octane displays from Bristol Breakers, playing with the harmonies and contrasts between the two dance styles to express what Walker’s touching and poetic artwork brings to mind.
Life drawing in motion Anna Davis from South West Dance Theatre and Kenzi Ireland from Tolo ko Tolo will be inviting audiences to join a life drawing session in the galleries bringing together ballet and African dance forms against the backdrop of Walker's work.
In the Reading Room you can join in our drop-in workshop What Belongs in an Archive? (A Workshop on Radical Memory and Community Archiving), led by artist, filmmaker and researcher Amanda Egbe with the Black South West Network, creating an opportunity for participants to explore and challenge dominant ideas of what archives are and who they serve, while creating and contributing to a living, decolonial archive made up of personal stories, community moments, protest, joy and resistance.
Presented in association with Arnolfini Creators in Residence, Diverse Artists Network (DAN). DAN champions inclusive programming, supporting artists from marginalised communities with bookings, creative development, and networking. They promote diversity, fair pay, and representation across Bristol and the South West arts sector.
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
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