Public Programme
“The public programme for Brent Biennial 2022 gathers together community-building practices that centre creativity, healing, listening, showing up for others and asking bold questions, in what can otherwise be a dizzying political environment. The intention is to nurture connections that can help to find one’s voice and feel supported in taking a stand against hostility. ” – Shama Khanna, Associate Curator Public Programmes, Brent Biennial 2022
As with the rest of the Biennial, no prior knowledge or experience is needed. Come through if reading anything here resonates or makes you curious to find out more. Certain parts of the programme are semi-public events we will be hosting for particular groups, or socials for community organisers in Brent in recognition of their invaluable work. The majority of our events are free and open to all, including children. Find below our full list of programmes and book your tickets.
Homes for Queers: On London Housing
An opportunity to discuss why London is such a difficult place to find affordable long-term housing for so many.
Pajaki making workshop for teenagers and adults
Join artists Katarzyna Perlak and Karolina Merska for a Pajaki making workshop (pronounced pah-yonk-ee, meaning ‘spiders’ in Polish). During this workshop, Katarzyna and Karolina will teach you how to create a structure decorated with five traditional ‘kalinka’ pom poms to take home with you.
Exhibition bus tour and book launch of Mahmoud Khaled’s Proposal for a House Museum of an Unknown Crying Man
Join us for a bus tour of Mahmoud Khaled’s two London exhibitions, at Metroland Studios and Mosaic Rooms. This relaxed tour includes an optional bus shuttle from Brent to Mosaic Rooms in Kensington and back to Brent, with refreshments included.
Gaps in the Archive: A day of events telling the LGBT+ (hi)story of Brent
Come along to the Library at Willesden Green and contribute to the Queer history of Brent by sharing your LGBTQAI+ memories and memorabilia. Participate in drop-in sessions or take part in the discussion around the queer experience of living in Brent.
Audio-Description Tour: Rebecca Bellantoni
Join Assistant Curator Kit Edwards and Audio-Describer Shivaangee Agrawal for an audio-description tour of Rebecca Bellantoni’s film installation You have any peace for me? CRY.
Making home: A community listening conversation – Kilburn
Making Home: A series of community listening conversations – visiting works by Shenece Oretha and Mohammed Zaahidur Rahman in Kilburn.
Beyond by Metroland Young Associates
Join us on Saturday 10 September for the closing event for the Brent Biennial, a day of celebration involving music, carboot, talks, workshop and art created and produced by the Metroland Young Associates.
Children’s Activity: Assemble Play
The Playworkers at Assemble Play aim to create an environment where visiting children can play freely, supporting behaviour that is freely chosen and personally directed.
Sonic Meditation
Join us for a sonic meditation journeying through the four elemental harps developed as part of the exhibition Making the Room Sing: earth, water, air and fire.
Sounding the collective
This workshop is an invitation to partake in the co-creation of a sound score, conceived as an offering for the women at AWRC’s shelter.
Black on Black: A performance by Zinzi Minott
Brent Biennial 2022 presents Black on Black, a solo dance performance by artist Zinzi Minott exploring Queerness, Blackness and the body as an archive.
Day of Action Against the Hostile Environment
Join us for a day of talks, screenings and workshops with activist groups and artists engaged in resisting state hostility and xenophobia. Accompanied by BSL interpretation. Children welcome. Lunch provided.
Making home: a community listening conversation – Harlesden
Making Home: A series of community listening conversations – visiting works by Sarah Rose and Katarzyna Perlak in Willesden.
Curatorial walking tour of in the house of my love – Harlesden
Curatorial walking tour of In the House of my Love, Brent Biennial 2022 in Harlesden.
Curatorial walking tour of in the house of my love – Willesden
Curatorial walking tour of In the House of my Love, Brent Biennial 2022 in Willesden.