Transforming Narratives has supported an extensive artistic programme that links Birmingham with cities in Bangladesh and Pakistan, with an emphasis on mutual exchange, collaboration and capacity building. Through a series of Open Calls and commissions, over 50 projects have been facilitated.
Year 4 Commissions
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In 2021-2022, a series of 14 new artworks were commissioned from artists based in Birmingham, Pakistan and Bangladesh, to complete the Transforming Narratives artistic programme. Read more.
Transforming Narratives Mela and Symposium, 19-21 March 2022
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An online festival with new work, critical discussion and reflections, the Transforming Narratives way. Read More.
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Developed in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, a programme using digital technology to link artists, creative organisations and communities in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Birmingham. Read More
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Supporting artists and organisations to showcase contemporary artistic work and build long-lasting cross-country relationships. Read More
Critical Dialogue
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A series of critical conversations focused on some of the dominant narratives that have structured and shaped the contemporary artistic and creative endeavours of Pakistani and Bangladeshi artists. Read more.
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A series of R&D visits between arts practitioners in Birmingham, Bangladesh and Pakistan. Read More
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Four projects linking Birmingham with artists in Pakistan and Bangladesh that marked the start of the Transforming Narratives programme. Read More.
Images: 'Stay Home' from A Walk With Imaginary Friends by Dr Shayekh Mohammed Arif; Sigh of the Musaafir by Kalaboration Arts; A Woman's Journey by Maryam Wahi; Bangladesh to Birmingham by Soul City Arts