BOM EXHIBITION SHINES LIGHT ON KENYAN SETTLEMENT

BOM (Birmingham Open Media) is set to host a multimedia exhibition and graffiti installation in the heart of Southside District, featuring the work of Kenyan artist activists that reflects the incredible ways that communities are tackling the coronavirus pandemic against a challenging social and political backdrop.

Mathare Futurism is available to see now, following the centre’s longstanding partnership with communities in the deprived Mathare area of Nairobi. The exhibition highlights the resilience and courage of the Mathare community and how they have used art and music to empower each other and take action amongst the spread of the virus.

Alongside the powerful body of work – aimed to spread information and awareness – Birmingham-based street artist T-Bone has created a giant mural on Hinckley Street that pays homage to Mathare.

For more information, please visit www.bom.org.uk