The WANAWAL presents: 'don't worry i won't forget you', curated by Êvar Hussayni & Sarah Hamed
The WANAWAL, don’t worry i won’t forget you, curated by Êvar Hussayni and Sarah Hamed. Participating artists: Ayreen Anastas & Rene Gabri, Xece "Khadija Baker", Meriem Bennani, Shamiran Istifan, Olivi
Summary
'don't worry i won't forget you' is a group exhibition, interactive library and public programme at FormaHQ opening on June 13 at 19:00.
Event Details
Tickets:Free entry, no booking necessary
Email: info@forma.org.uk
Open hours:Tuesday - Saturday, 11:00 - 17:00
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Description
Reimagining how archives are built, activated and used, don’t worry i won’t forget you presents the entire West Asian and North African Women's Art Library (WANAWAL) alongside contemporary artworks by seven WANA practitioners: Ayreen Anastas & Rene Gabri, Xece "Khadija Baker", Meriem Bennani, Shamiran Istifan, Olivia Melkonian, and Sara Rahman. The exhibition platforms multiple new works, site specific interventions and responses to the WANAWAL, including a new commission by Shamiran Istifan realised whilst in residence at Forma.'don't worry i won't forget you' spans moving image, performance, sound and installation and will be accompanied by a curated public programme titled 'echoes in my memory, you will hear them'. Giving space to new collaborations between featured artists and other invited practitioners, the programme expands upon the exhibited artworks and activates the archive format. Featuring: Xece “Khadija Baker”, Azl Collective, Meriem Bennani, Sara Rahman, Lydia Ourahmane and Olivia Melkonian, among others.
An exhibition publication will also accompany the programme, which will include texts by the curators and commissioned essays by Nada Atieg, Rojda Yavuz and Hannah Elsisi.
The exhibition runs from 14 June - 10 August 2024.
Transport
By Tube:FormaHQ is a short walk from London Bridge, Borough and Elephant & Castle stations.
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Accessibility
Access for wheelchair users
Adapted toilet
Assistance dogs welcome
Level access toilet
Positive about disabled people
Seat available
The exhibition at FormaHQ is located on the ground floor, and a wheelchair accessible public toilet is available. Peveril Gardens is a rooftop garden above FormaHQ, and step-free accessed can be arranged by speaking to a member of Forma staff upon arrival.
