All events are free
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 at Al Shishawi café on 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.
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
Edgware Road
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
with:
Omni Colour
Westminster Arts
Edgware Road is in collaboration with:
Ashkal Alwan: The Lebanese Association for Plastic Arts, Beirut Townhouse Gallery, Cairo
