SIKH HISTORY WALKING TOUR & CREATIVE WORKSHOP / MUSEUM OF OXFORD

Join us for this exciting completely-free community event in February half-term! Rav Singh and Stephen Barker’s Sikh history walking tour of central Oxford is back by popular demand, and will be followed by a creative workshop at the Museum of Oxford led by artist PiNS.

Event details:

Wednesday 19th February (during school half-term), 11am-2.30pm. The walking tour led by Rav & Stephen will cover key sights within a small radius in the city centre relating to Sikh history, before time to explore MOX, and then finally the art workshop led by PiNS.…

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MURAL COMMISSION – OLD DIORAMA ARTS CENTRE

Following my ‘Diversity’ mural design I created for the Old Diorama Arts Centre back in 2022 (HERE), I recently received a mural commission from ODAC again working with The Euston Partnership / HS2, for the outside wall space of a proposed community hub which is currently taking shape on North Gower Street, NW1. The wall space belonged to the Maria Fidelis Catholic School, which had an original mural painted by the school kids, but got graffed over, so hopefully I can resurrect the vibes in a fresh way.…

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PATCHY RANGOLI – DIWALI FAMILY DAY @ MUSEUM OF THE HOME

Another year, another great spread of Diwali vibes across the Museum of the Home, my 3rd year delivering my ‘Patchy Rangoli’ workshop for families – here are some pics from the day and happy to say the final installation of patchworks will be on display (opposite the Lunch Room upstairs) until 25th November, so feel free to pop by & check it!…

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A Portrait of Central Hill and Zimmers of Southall 1 & 2 Screening – Directors Q&A with Hark1karan & PiNS

During Lockdown 2020, I went out around my local council estates  & promoted free ‘Sketch The Vibe’ sessions for anyone who needed a creative way to get through the tough time of being indoors & isolated. One of the estates I ran these sessions was at Central Hill Estate, and remember how strong the community spirit was there when walking around, meeting residents (mindful distancing) & exploring the architectural delights that popped out in random spots.…

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