Artists work with residents, shop-owners and students in this distinct London neighbourhood.
Participating artists include: Khalid Abdalla and Cressida Trew, CAMP, Susan Hefuna, Lamia Joreige, Hiwa K, no.w.here, Marwan Rechmaoui, Rania Stephan, Ultra-red
Further information
Janna Graham, +44 (0)20 7298 1535
jannag@serpentinegallery.org
Hiwa K
Artist Hiwa K in Residence
6 February–15 April
Hiwa K is a visual artist and musician, born in Iraq and living in Germany. This spring, Hiwa K works with local musicians to stage a series of events exploring music and the politics of London and the Middle East in the 1970s.
In collaboration with
The Showroom
The Seventies: Research in Progress
25 March, 7pm
Donya Restaurant, 436 Edgware Road,
London W2 1EG
Artist in residence, Hiwa K, will collaborate with his mother and a team of global researchers via Skype to share findings from their investigation into the 1970s, a period of intense cultural exchange.
Free, booking is essential as places are limited.
For more information and to book contact:
Amal Khalaf
amalk@serpentinegallery.org
Chicago Boys: while we were
singing they were dreaming...
10 & 11 April
Al Shishawi, 51–53 Edgware
Road, London W2 2HZ
Two days of music played by a 1970s revival band assembled by Hiwa K. Performances take place in cafés along the Edgware Road and are followed by a discussion about the 1970s in Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and Afghanistan.
First come first served. Seating is limited.
All events are free
Free Cinema School: Part 2
Young People's Course
12–16 April, 11–6 pm
A five-day cinema course with artists no.w.here for young people aged 13 to 19. Students will make films about the Edgware Road neighbourhood.
First come first served. Seating is limited.
with:
Omni Colour
Westminster Arts
Edgware Road is in collaboration with:
Ashkal Alwan: The Lebanese Association for Plastic Arts, Beirut Townhouse Gallery, Cairo
Cairo Stories 2009
Limited Edition postcard by Susan Hefuna for the Edgware Road project
Free Cinema School 09 (extract 2 / dance superimposition) from freecinemaschool on Vimeo.
