Join Arman Nouri in this sound and writing workshop and create a song or text about the local area around the Drawing Room gallery.

rhythmfictions thinks through and with land – in this case, urban space – as a prism to engage with broader concerns around identity and power, paying particular attention to the role of myth and fiction in organising the city. Guided by an ensemble of solo and collective practices—including reading, writing, listening, drawing and percussion—participants will form their own creative expression about the city and their place in it.

The afternoon will be set out in 3 spacious segments:

Settling in with tea and a chance to read and share some key texts, including some from the Drawing Room’s library

Grounding exercises: breathing, listening, moving together

Group walks, to different rhythms, followed by writing, drawing and sharing

The session is aimed at adults but open to anyone interested in listening, walking, drawing, urban spaces and stories. It is free to attend, but donations are welcome.

About the artist

Arman Nouri is an artist, writer and curator. He has presented his work at the Barbican, the Mosaic Rooms, Roundhouse, Ormside Projects, Lethaby Gallery, Theatre in the Mill and the Listening Academy. He has given talks and lectures on art, infrastructure and urban planning at a variety of forums, including Central Saint Martins, University College London and Architecture Foundation. Between 2021 and 2022, he led the Mayor of London’s Culture & Community Spaces at Risk programme. He is the co-founder of Kin Structures, Akazib Records and no.name.sound.

Accessibility

General access information can be found on the Drawing Room Access Page (https://https://drawingroom.org.uk/visit-us/access/). For further information about this event and/or to address any access needs, please contact rachel@drawingroom.org.uk / 020 4547 6200

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