Houses of Wisdom
Sat 11 Sept
|London
Vernacular architecture, embodied knowledge in communities, Black Muslim spaces & experiences, & historic and contemporary houses of wisdom.
Time & Location
11 Sept 2021, 14:00 – 12 Sept 2021, 16:00
London, 399 Hornsey Rd, London N19 4DX, UK
About the Event
Guest curated by in partnership with MFest, join us to explore the vernacular architecture in western and central Africa, and the traditions of knowledge that are carried in the built environment.BFA
BFA will also be looking at the Black Muslim experience of the diaspora, considering how spaces of worship and objects for ritual cater to communities’ needs, what our historic and contemporary houses of wisdom are like, and showcasing archives and contributions from the community.
We are so excited to be hosting guest speakers and recorded contributions from (recording)(recording) and (IRL). Mukhtara Yusuf Abiba Coulibaly Hudda Khaireh
We will kick off at 2pm hearing from our guest speakers and contributors. The exhibition will be open to view from 4-5pm.
We hope to have attendees sitting on the floor with shoes off, reminiscient of tradtional spaces of learning. However chairs will also be available.
A prayer corner and tea will be…