Immerse yourself into the vivid, colourful world of the textile autobiographies hand-stitched by London-based refugees taking part in the Decolonising Fashion and Textiles project led by Dr Francesco Mazzarella from London College of Fashion, UAL. Interwoven with personal tales of memory and lived experience, these textile autobiographies showcase the breadth of cultures, shifting identities, resilience, and sense of community embedded in the project.
Some refugee project participants will also be present during the takeover, facilitating free, creative, family-friendly activities in our outdoor courtyard throughout the day, designed to explore storytelling, community mapping, and collectively imagining a more compassionate future.
All materials are provided! Drop-in activities are open to children, families, and visitors of all ages.
There will be a lunch break for the activity leads from 1-2pm. During this time you’re welcome to head to the gallery to see the Lucy Orta. Traces: Stories of Migration exhibition, grab a snack or a drink from the Nunnery Cafe, or hang out in the courtyard until activities start again at 2pm!
Alongside the drop in activities happening on the day, you can also book onto a free workshop running from 11am-1pm and again at 2-4pm with community textile artist Jasmine Karis, diving into documenting memories through a DIY photographic textile journal. Places are limited, so find out more and book onto one of the sessions here!
Free (Drop in event – no booking required!)
