Huge thanks to the Trans Europe Halles team and all members for such an energising meeting full of exchange, reflection, and inspiration. 💛

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We explored how data and lived experience can be transformed into artistic processes that foster dialogue, imagination, and community resilience. ✨

This time, our director, Alicja Kaczmarek , delivered a session titled “The Art of Knowing,” sharing Centrala’s unique methodology developed through years of practice connecting participatory arts with social research.

We’ve been part of this inspiring network of independent cultural spaces for three years now, and every gathering reminds us how powerful community and collaboration can be.

Throughout the journey the internal monologue of the main character can be heard, commenting on the feelings and thoughts one feels during such a job.

For more information on this exhibition: centrala-space.org.uk/exhibitions/...

The video portrays the repetitive nature of the work and the adverse effect it has on the body and mind. The work shift revolves around picking up and delivering orders while answering weird phone calls.

For the @iclaimeu.bsky.social Netherlands exhibition in the Utrecht University Library, Tanasă has created a video work titled ‘Home. Delivered.’ which follows the delivery shift of an unnamed, masked character who carries a large boulder on their back around Utrecht.

Through usage of various masks and costumed characters, his practice deals with themes of migrant identity, belonging, masculinity and memory. All of his works draw upon personal experiences and events. His main mediums are video, performance and illustration.

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This project is backed by @youthmusic.bsky.social, thanks to the National Lottery via @artscouncilengland.bsky.social.

Photos by Niamh McManus

This is just the start, we must join together to fight against bigotry and hatred, and stand as one!

Thank you to the fabulous performers Ray Aggs, Harrga, ZD Grafters, Zyggurat, and Pulsar, Brummies United, and Birmingham City Council for funding this project.

Photos by Angela Grabowska

During this beautiful evening we heard from Anthony from Brummies United, listened to live music, and created posters and banners.

The social unrest has continued into this year and we are still fighting against it. We aim to stand together, bringing together migrant and non migrant communities to stand against hate, promote dialogue and celebrate diversity.

This gig was the culmination of the first phase of Under the Same Sky, our anti-racism campaign that we created in response to the racist riots in the summer of 2024 and the social divisions that they created.