Knights of the Raj

Knights of the Raj started in Birmingham with a 4 month long exhibit. We then took it to New York. Here's an AJ+ story on it. London version in the pipeline! youtu.be/JJWBCzilhJU

Lebanese/Moroccan goodness supplied at our #soulfiresunday this weekend courtesy of Tabule Kitchen a new place in Moseley Birmingham- from the same guys at Al Bader.

The 2nd of a series of videos pieces I am working on exploring the very simple question of 'why we need art?' Too often we are not able to break it down in a tangible form. Manga artist @AsiaAlfasi responds. @weareamal #soulfiresundays #amalsupported

@aerosolali @knightsoftheraj @SmethwickNews @ASUbhi @jturpie @Bangla_Hub @BritBangla @bdidentity @PartitionMemory @ArtyAbid Not sure if you saw this last week. On the 55th year anniversary of the assassination of #MalcolmX, we are launching a collaborative appeal for more information about his four visit to Britain in 1964-5. Here’s what we know of the visits: bit.ly/MalcolmX_Brita… @YBirt

In 2019 I was invited to mark Birmingham's 130yr old city status. Nothing beat including archival footage of MalcolmX's visit to the city into a film I made projected onto the City Council House-had no idea he also ate at Chamon Indian Restaurant owned by friend of my late-father

Bangladeshi-owned restaurants in the 50s/60s were more than just a place to eat. They became social hubs, used for meetings of political activism & hosting of figures from abroad, like in this pic of Malcolm X's visit to Birmingham. They were essential for communities to flourish

This Is a faded sign of the long-gone Chamon - a Bangladeshi-owned indian restaurant in Selly Oak Birningham from the 60s that once hosted Malcolm X for a kebab #ghostsigns

@aerosolali @knightsoftheraj @SmethwickNews @ASUbhi @jturpie @Bangla_Hub @BritBangla @bdidentity @PartitionMemory @Everyday_Muslim @ArtyAbid twitter.com/edanderson101/…

Days before his assassination, Malcolm X came to Smethwick, near Birmingham, in support of migrant's struggles. This photo has surfaced from a Bangladeshi curry-house. Great joy seeing 2 great influences in my life in 1 photo. Seeking to identify the restaurant or anyone present.

The 3rd #SoulFireSundays here in a few weeks time 15th March. Artists: Elph One from Edinburgh, Birmingham artist Pyklops and old skool legendary graffiti writer Zuke. Guest caterer: B'ham's no.1 Lebanese restaurant Al-Bader. see you there. Tickets> eventbrite.co.uk/e/soul-fire-su…

Quick shout out for @SoulCityArts this Sunday: the next #soulfireSunday is on 2nd Feb @moseleycommunityhub. It's a great mix of good food, cool sounds and artists making work before your eyes. Definitely an experience worth experiencing: Book here - eventbrite.co.uk/e/soul-fire-su…

At SoulFire Sundays we absolutely welcome children and families to attend, we have provisions for them to draw onto our tables. Let them create and make a mess if need be! #SoulFireSundays this Sunday, art, music & curry! Tickets> eventbrite.co.uk/e/soul-fire-su…

Excited to launch details of the 2nd #soulfiresundays Feb 2nd with 3 artists...street artists to classical calligraphers.. from Birmingham, Manchester & London. Food from the brilliant @RajaMonkeyCafe all at the old Moseley School of Art... tickets online> eventbrite.co.uk/e/soul-fire-su…

Our regular #Soulfiresundays event a snippet- what it really is. Imagine: family friendly space with cutting edge visual art, authentic curry, vinyl spinning soundscapes & great conversation. This is what we do- countering the polarisation of communities by the 'powers' that be

If you haven't been to the restored historic Moseley School of Art yet, then Dec 15th is your chance for Soul Fire Sundays, where we bring live-visual art, curry, and nostalgic old-school music into the old hall. Get tickets in advance eventbrite.co.uk/e/soul-fire-su…

Sitting with chef @Munayam of @RajaMonkeyCafe exploring what's on the menu at #soulfiresundays - looking at a simple offer that will hit the spot!

The #CromerStreetMural I did became known as 'Bangladesh BladeRunner' based on the visuals. We're now in the timezone of the film 2019-what is the future of Brick Lane/Bangla Town/Multicultural London? Did early migrants from Sylhet imagine this London they're in now? @BritBangla

Although the @knightsoftheraj is a heritage project highlighting stories of the historic curry trade through exhibitions, dining events & art installations from Birmingham to New York, we have an award category at @AsianCurryAward Excited to present to elders from the community

Excited to present our Knights of the Raj legend award for elders in the community at the @AsianCurryAward with @MayorofLondon opening up the ceremony.