Video footage from our first ever Artist Residency event involving Bangladeshi arts practitioners from the Tower Hamlets area of London.
Bangladeshi Artist Residency from Arts and Islam on Vimeo.
Programmes
Arts and Islam
The Arts and Islam platform was established in 2006 and explores the relationship between arts practice, policy and religious beliefs within the context of contemporary society. For further information on our work to date browse through our portfolio of work below.
Islam, Hip Hop and Social Change – The Debates
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
In October 2008 and February 2009 the Arts and Islam team delivered the Islam, Hip Hop and Social Change debates in London and Birmingham.
Birmingham Islamic Hip Hop Debate from Suzana Kalcic on Vimeo.
Hip Hop Summit from Suzana Kalcic on Vimeo.
Faith Buildings and Urban Environments Seminar
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
To read a review of the Faith Buildings and Urban Environments event by Shelina Zahra Janmohamed click here
Islam, Hip Hop and Social Change
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
The Islam, Hip Hop and Social Change debate took place at the Drum Arts Centre on the 26th February 2009. Panellists for the debate included Mecca 2 Medina, Poetic Pilgrimage, Lowkey MC and Shaikh Michael Mumisa. The debate was followed by a performance showcase headlined by Lowkey featuring all the
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Deentight UK Tour
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
Deentight is a documentary exploring the relationship between Islam and Hip Hop. The documentary was shot on location across four continents and follows a group of Muslim Hip Hop artists as they seek to find a balance between their religious beliefs and artistic practice.
Arts and Islam in partnership with over
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