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New Contemporaries at South London Galleries has come to a close, and now migrates north to MIMA 🧿

Being part of this exhibition has been so special to me; thank you to everyone at @southlondongallery and @new_contemporaries who made it happen, and to the team at @mimauseful who are taking it to a new home.

At New Contemporaries: @kiera_blakey, @seamusmccormack, @sophie_bownes and @rosiehannahgibson

At MIMA: @daniellekayash @clairelouisestaunton and @helen_welford_

And to selectors @pioabad, @louise___giovanelli and @theofficialgracendiritu for giving my work space and time to exist.

@mimauseful, Middlesbrough, 8 May to 16 August 2026

Images by
Ben Westoby @fineartdocumentation

New Contemporaries at South London Galleries has come to a close, and now migrates north to MIMA 🧿

Being part of this exhibition has been so special to me; thank you to everyone at @southlondongallery and @new_contemporaries who made it happen, and to the team at @mimauseful who are taking it to a new home.

At New Contemporaries: @kiera_blakey, @seamusmccormack, @sophie_bownes and @rosiehannahgibson

At MIMA: @daniellekayash @clairelouisestaunton and @helen_welford_

And to selectors @pioabad, @louise___giovanelli and @theofficialgracendiritu for giving my work space and time to exist.

@mimauseful, Middlesbrough, 8 May to 16 August 2026

Images by
Ben Westoby @fineartdocumentation

New Contemporaries at South London Galleries has come to a close, and now migrates north to MIMA 🧿

Being part of this exhibition has been so special to me; thank you to everyone at @southlondongallery and @new_contemporaries who made it happen, and to the team at @mimauseful who are taking it to a new home.

At New Contemporaries: @kiera_blakey, @seamusmccormack, @sophie_bownes and @rosiehannahgibson

At MIMA: @daniellekayash @clairelouisestaunton and @helen_welford_

And to selectors @pioabad, @louise___giovanelli and @theofficialgracendiritu for giving my work space and time to exist.

@mimauseful, Middlesbrough, 8 May to 16 August 2026

Images by
Ben Westoby @fineartdocumentation

New Contemporaries at South London Galleries has come to a close, and now migrates north to MIMA 🧿

Being part of this exhibition has been so special to me; thank you to everyone at @southlondongallery and @new_contemporaries who made it happen, and to the team at @mimauseful who are taking it to a new home.

At New Contemporaries: @kiera_blakey, @seamusmccormack, @sophie_bownes and @rosiehannahgibson

At MIMA: @daniellekayash @clairelouisestaunton and @helen_welford_

And to selectors @pioabad, @louise___giovanelli and @theofficialgracendiritu for giving my work space and time to exist.

@mimauseful, Middlesbrough, 8 May to 16 August 2026

Images by
Ben Westoby @fineartdocumentation

New Contemporaries at South London Galleries has come to a close, and now migrates north to MIMA 🧿

Being part of this exhibition has been so special to me; thank you to everyone at @southlondongallery and @new_contemporaries who made it happen, and to the team at @mimauseful who are taking it to a new home.

At New Contemporaries: @kiera_blakey, @seamusmccormack, @sophie_bownes and @rosiehannahgibson

At MIMA: @daniellekayash @clairelouisestaunton and @helen_welford_

And to selectors @pioabad, @louise___giovanelli and @theofficialgracendiritu for giving my work space and time to exist.

@mimauseful, Middlesbrough, 8 May to 16 August 2026

Images by
Ben Westoby @fineartdocumentation

New Contemporaries at South London Galleries has come to a close, and now migrates north to MIMA 🧿

Being part of this exhibition has been so special to me; thank you to everyone at @southlondongallery and @new_contemporaries who made it happen, and to the team at @mimauseful who are taking it to a new home.

At New Contemporaries: @kiera_blakey, @seamusmccormack, @sophie_bownes and @rosiehannahgibson

At MIMA: @daniellekayash @clairelouisestaunton and @helen_welford_

And to selectors @pioabad, @louise___giovanelli and @theofficialgracendiritu for giving my work space and time to exist.

@mimauseful, Middlesbrough, 8 May to 16 August 2026

Images by
Ben Westoby @fineartdocumentation

I’m so excited to announce that I’ve been selected for @new_contemporaries this year! Being able to finally share this after months of knowing is such a thrill and an honour 🪬
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I have endless thanks to give the judges @louise___giovanelli @pioabad and @theofficialgracendiritu for selecting my work, and the incredible New Contemporaries team for your support @kiera_blakey @seamusmccormack, Rosie, Sophie, and Ella.
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I have always seen the accolade and prestige of New Contemporaries as something I’d love to achieve one day, and I cannot now put into words how incredible it is to be a part of this with so many talented and exciting artists. I am beyond honoured to have been chosen as part of the 2025 cohort.

ألف مبروك Alf Mabrouk to my fellow artists who will also be showing in the exhibitions, starting with @southlondongallery for the private view on 29 January 2026, and later in the spring at @mimauseful.
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Exhibition Dates:
South London Gallery: 30 January – 12 April 2026
MIMA, Middlesbrough: 8 May – 16 August 2026
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شكرا جزيلا 🧿

I’m so excited to announce that I’ve been selected for @new_contemporaries this year! Being able to finally share this after months of knowing is such a thrill and an honour 🪬
‌
I have endless thanks to give the judges @louise___giovanelli @pioabad and @theofficialgracendiritu for selecting my work, and the incredible New Contemporaries team for your support @kiera_blakey @seamusmccormack, Rosie, Sophie, and Ella.
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I have always seen the accolade and prestige of New Contemporaries as something I’d love to achieve one day, and I cannot now put into words how incredible it is to be a part of this with so many talented and exciting artists. I am beyond honoured to have been chosen as part of the 2025 cohort.

ألف مبروك Alf Mabrouk to my fellow artists who will also be showing in the exhibitions, starting with @southlondongallery for the private view on 29 January 2026, and later in the spring at @mimauseful.
‌
Exhibition Dates:
South London Gallery: 30 January – 12 April 2026
MIMA, Middlesbrough: 8 May – 16 August 2026
‌
شكرا جزيلا 🧿

I’m so excited to announce that I’ve been selected for @new_contemporaries this year! Being able to finally share this after months of knowing is such a thrill and an honour 🪬
‌
I have endless thanks to give the judges @louise___giovanelli @pioabad and @theofficialgracendiritu for selecting my work, and the incredible New Contemporaries team for your support @kiera_blakey @seamusmccormack, Rosie, Sophie, and Ella.
‌
I have always seen the accolade and prestige of New Contemporaries as something I’d love to achieve one day, and I cannot now put into words how incredible it is to be a part of this with so many talented and exciting artists. I am beyond honoured to have been chosen as part of the 2025 cohort.

ألف مبروك Alf Mabrouk to my fellow artists who will also be showing in the exhibitions, starting with @southlondongallery for the private view on 29 January 2026, and later in the spring at @mimauseful.
‌
Exhibition Dates:
South London Gallery: 30 January – 12 April 2026
MIMA, Middlesbrough: 8 May – 16 August 2026
‌
شكرا جزيلا 🧿

🧿 So happy to share that @new_contemporaries exhibition is now open at MIMA @mimauseful in Middlesbrough. My work, 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙦𝙪𝙚 /هذا كان مسجد is a site-responsive installation, and is in a new form especially for this exhibition. It was at @southlondongallery in another form, with thanks to the incredible team there @lilytonge @sarah_allen, @leilaarenou and eleanorcostello_

It was so wonderful to speak with people at the MIMA social last week who remember my work from @middlesbroughartweek in 2024. Thank you 🧿

The exhibition is open 8 May - 16 August 2026 Tuesday - Saturday 10:00-16:30
Sunday 12:00-16:00 with new works previously unseen at South London Gallery

Endless thanks to the MIMA team for the incredible evening at the opening and for the wonderful curation. Thank you to the technical team for making my ideas of working to almost the full height of this incredible space a reality, and for your patience.

Special thanks to:
@daniellekayash @clairelouisestaunton

Thank you to the NC Team for looking after all us artists and our work:
@kiera_blakey @seamusmccormack
@sophie_bownes @rosiehannahgibson

Thank you selectors @pioabad, @louisegiovanelli and @theofficialgracendiritu for giving me the chance to show my work in these incredible spaces with such incredible people.

Congratulations to all the selected artists:
Viviana Almas @viv.almas, Kat Anderson @katanderson26, Hadas Auerbach @H_A_8_8, Timon Benson @timonbenson, Lakshya Bhargava @rookie_artist_17, William Braithwaite
@william_braithwaite_, River Yuhao Cao @riverrcao, Ali Cook@ali.c.from.the.ne3, Shaun Doyle @copsocker, Ally Fallon @ally_tallon, Samantha Fellows @samanthafellowsart, Alia Gargum @alia_studio_, Oliver Getley @o_getley, Makiko Harris @makikoharris, Manuel
Alejandro Hernandez Rivera
@el_otro_manuel_hernandez, Deborah Lerner @deborahkatelerner, Gregor Petrikovič
@gregor_petrikovic , Will Pham @willpham_, Isobel Shore @isobelshore, Maya Silverberg @maya.silverberg, Aaron Alexander Smyth @plasticyouth, Christopher Steenson @christopher_steenson, Varvara Uhlik @varavarka, Eliza Wagener @elizawagener, Benjamin Waters @benplwaters , and Yimin Xiang 🧿

🧿 So happy to share that @new_contemporaries exhibition is now open at MIMA @mimauseful in Middlesbrough. My work, 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙦𝙪𝙚 /هذا كان مسجد is a site-responsive installation, and is in a new form especially for this exhibition. It was at @southlondongallery in another form, with thanks to the incredible team there @lilytonge @sarah_allen, @leilaarenou and eleanorcostello_

It was so wonderful to speak with people at the MIMA social last week who remember my work from @middlesbroughartweek in 2024. Thank you 🧿

The exhibition is open 8 May - 16 August 2026 Tuesday - Saturday 10:00-16:30
Sunday 12:00-16:00 with new works previously unseen at South London Gallery

Endless thanks to the MIMA team for the incredible evening at the opening and for the wonderful curation. Thank you to the technical team for making my ideas of working to almost the full height of this incredible space a reality, and for your patience.

Special thanks to:
@daniellekayash @clairelouisestaunton

Thank you to the NC Team for looking after all us artists and our work:
@kiera_blakey @seamusmccormack
@sophie_bownes @rosiehannahgibson

Thank you selectors @pioabad, @louisegiovanelli and @theofficialgracendiritu for giving me the chance to show my work in these incredible spaces with such incredible people.

Congratulations to all the selected artists:
Viviana Almas @viv.almas, Kat Anderson @katanderson26, Hadas Auerbach @H_A_8_8, Timon Benson @timonbenson, Lakshya Bhargava @rookie_artist_17, William Braithwaite
@william_braithwaite_, River Yuhao Cao @riverrcao, Ali Cook@ali.c.from.the.ne3, Shaun Doyle @copsocker, Ally Fallon @ally_tallon, Samantha Fellows @samanthafellowsart, Alia Gargum @alia_studio_, Oliver Getley @o_getley, Makiko Harris @makikoharris, Manuel
Alejandro Hernandez Rivera
@el_otro_manuel_hernandez, Deborah Lerner @deborahkatelerner, Gregor Petrikovič
@gregor_petrikovic , Will Pham @willpham_, Isobel Shore @isobelshore, Maya Silverberg @maya.silverberg, Aaron Alexander Smyth @plasticyouth, Christopher Steenson @christopher_steenson, Varvara Uhlik @varavarka, Eliza Wagener @elizawagener, Benjamin Waters @benplwaters , and Yimin Xiang 🧿

🧿 So happy to share that @new_contemporaries exhibition is now open at MIMA @mimauseful in Middlesbrough. My work, 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙦𝙪𝙚 /هذا كان مسجد is a site-responsive installation, and is in a new form especially for this exhibition. It was at @southlondongallery in another form, with thanks to the incredible team there @lilytonge @sarah_allen, @leilaarenou and eleanorcostello_

It was so wonderful to speak with people at the MIMA social last week who remember my work from @middlesbroughartweek in 2024. Thank you 🧿

The exhibition is open 8 May - 16 August 2026 Tuesday - Saturday 10:00-16:30
Sunday 12:00-16:00 with new works previously unseen at South London Gallery

Endless thanks to the MIMA team for the incredible evening at the opening and for the wonderful curation. Thank you to the technical team for making my ideas of working to almost the full height of this incredible space a reality, and for your patience.

Special thanks to:
@daniellekayash @clairelouisestaunton

Thank you to the NC Team for looking after all us artists and our work:
@kiera_blakey @seamusmccormack
@sophie_bownes @rosiehannahgibson

Thank you selectors @pioabad, @louisegiovanelli and @theofficialgracendiritu for giving me the chance to show my work in these incredible spaces with such incredible people.

Congratulations to all the selected artists:
Viviana Almas @viv.almas, Kat Anderson @katanderson26, Hadas Auerbach @H_A_8_8, Timon Benson @timonbenson, Lakshya Bhargava @rookie_artist_17, William Braithwaite
@william_braithwaite_, River Yuhao Cao @riverrcao, Ali Cook@ali.c.from.the.ne3, Shaun Doyle @copsocker, Ally Fallon @ally_tallon, Samantha Fellows @samanthafellowsart, Alia Gargum @alia_studio_, Oliver Getley @o_getley, Makiko Harris @makikoharris, Manuel
Alejandro Hernandez Rivera
@el_otro_manuel_hernandez, Deborah Lerner @deborahkatelerner, Gregor Petrikovič
@gregor_petrikovic , Will Pham @willpham_, Isobel Shore @isobelshore, Maya Silverberg @maya.silverberg, Aaron Alexander Smyth @plasticyouth, Christopher Steenson @christopher_steenson, Varvara Uhlik @varavarka, Eliza Wagener @elizawagener, Benjamin Waters @benplwaters , and Yimin Xiang 🧿

So many things happening this month! See you there 🪬

Spend two days with us exploring public art and how it shapes place.

FORGED: Public Art in the Tees Valley takes place 15-16 May, bringing together artists, fabricators and commissioners to explore how public art is made and experienced.

Friday 15 May includes the launch of the FORGED Public Art Action Plan, a practical resource developed over three years of working across the Tees Valley, and the unveiling of a new sculpture by Alia Gargum, ‘What I Remember about Libya’, commissioned with support from the Henry Moore Foundation. Lunch provided. 12pm-6pm.

Saturday 16 May is a drop-in day with creative activities, a chance to meet commissioners, and open conversations around public art and place. 10.30am-2.30pm.

📍The Auxiliary, 31 Station Street, TS1 1SR

🔗 Spaces are free but limited, register via the link in bio.

@henrymoorefdn_grants
@teesvalley_ca
@navigatornorth
@alia_studio_

Spend two days with us exploring public art and how it shapes place.

FORGED: Public Art in the Tees Valley takes place 15-16 May, bringing together artists, fabricators and commissioners to explore how public art is made and experienced.

Friday 15 May includes the launch of the FORGED Public Art Action Plan, a practical resource developed over three years of working across the Tees Valley, and the unveiling of a new sculpture by Alia Gargum, ‘What I Remember about Libya’, commissioned with support from the Henry Moore Foundation. Lunch provided. 12pm-6pm.

Saturday 16 May is a drop-in day with creative activities, a chance to meet commissioners, and open conversations around public art and place. 10.30am-2.30pm.

📍The Auxiliary, 31 Station Street, TS1 1SR

🔗 Spaces are free but limited, register via the link in bio.

@henrymoorefdn_grants
@teesvalley_ca
@navigatornorth
@alia_studio_

Spend two days with us exploring public art and how it shapes place.

FORGED: Public Art in the Tees Valley takes place 15-16 May, bringing together artists, fabricators and commissioners to explore how public art is made and experienced.

Friday 15 May includes the launch of the FORGED Public Art Action Plan, a practical resource developed over three years of working across the Tees Valley, and the unveiling of a new sculpture by Alia Gargum, ‘What I Remember about Libya’, commissioned with support from the Henry Moore Foundation. Lunch provided. 12pm-6pm.

Saturday 16 May is a drop-in day with creative activities, a chance to meet commissioners, and open conversations around public art and place. 10.30am-2.30pm.

📍The Auxiliary, 31 Station Street, TS1 1SR

🔗 Spaces are free but limited, register via the link in bio.

@henrymoorefdn_grants
@teesvalley_ca
@navigatornorth
@alia_studio_

🪬I’ve been making something new, on its way soon 🪬 @theauxiliaryprojectspacecaptured by @racheldeakin_and with thanks to @cowsikeworkshop

What an incredible honour it was to venture into my first ever live spoken word work as part of NC Live for @new_contemporaries a few weeks ago!

The piece - When I Think About Libya / عندما أفكر في ليبيا
2024

Is a spoken word piece by myself developed by translating my colloquial Libyan Arabic into English and back, serving as a testament to memory and identity through language and culture as it fades and changes after displacement.

With particular gratitude to:

At South London Gallery: @sarah___allen, @leilaarenou and eleanorcostello_ and the incredible AV tech Ben.

And to @sophie_bownes at @new_contemporaries or looking after us all - what a joy it was to do this alongside the incredibly talented @makikoharris @christopher_steenson and @willpham_ and The VLC Band for what was an incredible afternoon. Thank you everyone who attended and/or supported 🧿

Photos by Wayne La

What an incredible honour it was to venture into my first ever live spoken word work as part of NC Live for @new_contemporaries a few weeks ago!

The piece - When I Think About Libya / عندما أفكر في ليبيا
2024

Is a spoken word piece by myself developed by translating my colloquial Libyan Arabic into English and back, serving as a testament to memory and identity through language and culture as it fades and changes after displacement.

With particular gratitude to:

At South London Gallery: @sarah___allen, @leilaarenou and eleanorcostello_ and the incredible AV tech Ben.

And to @sophie_bownes at @new_contemporaries or looking after us all - what a joy it was to do this alongside the incredibly talented @makikoharris @christopher_steenson and @willpham_ and The VLC Band for what was an incredible afternoon. Thank you everyone who attended and/or supported 🧿

Photos by Wayne La

What an incredible honour it was to venture into my first ever live spoken word work as part of NC Live for @new_contemporaries a few weeks ago!

The piece - When I Think About Libya / عندما أفكر في ليبيا
2024

Is a spoken word piece by myself developed by translating my colloquial Libyan Arabic into English and back, serving as a testament to memory and identity through language and culture as it fades and changes after displacement.

With particular gratitude to:

At South London Gallery: @sarah___allen, @leilaarenou and eleanorcostello_ and the incredible AV tech Ben.

And to @sophie_bownes at @new_contemporaries or looking after us all - what a joy it was to do this alongside the incredibly talented @makikoharris @christopher_steenson and @willpham_ and The VLC Band for what was an incredible afternoon. Thank you everyone who attended and/or supported 🧿

Photos by Wayne La

What an incredible honour it was to venture into my first ever live spoken word work as part of NC Live for @new_contemporaries a few weeks ago!

The piece - When I Think About Libya / عندما أفكر في ليبيا
2024

Is a spoken word piece by myself developed by translating my colloquial Libyan Arabic into English and back, serving as a testament to memory and identity through language and culture as it fades and changes after displacement.

With particular gratitude to:

At South London Gallery: @sarah___allen, @leilaarenou and eleanorcostello_ and the incredible AV tech Ben.

And to @sophie_bownes at @new_contemporaries or looking after us all - what a joy it was to do this alongside the incredibly talented @makikoharris @christopher_steenson and @willpham_ and The VLC Band for what was an incredible afternoon. Thank you everyone who attended and/or supported 🧿

Photos by Wayne La

“I’ve just seen the future of British art.” ★★★★ — The Telegraph

Last chance to see my work, 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙦𝙪𝙚 / مسجد هذا كان alongside 25 other artists’ works included in New Contemporaries at the South London Gallery, closing Sunday 12 April.

In the final days of this exhibition, I am thrilled to be performing a spoken word piece for the first time, as part of NC Live. Join me tomorrow (tickets now sold out) 11 April 2–5pm, to experience 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙄 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙇𝙞𝙗𝙮𝙖 / عندما أفكر في ليبيا
a ورق developed by translating my colloquial Libyan Arabic into English and back, serving as a testament to memory and identity through language and culture as it fades and changes after displacement. 

Featuring myself, @makikoharris , @willpham_ and The VLC Band, and @christopher_steenson , the afternoon includes spoken word, live music, choreography and performance.

As the exhibition at South London Gallery comes to an end, my artwork structures will close, fold, be taken apart and moved on to another existence. The exhibition travels to @mimauseful this spring, on view from Friday 8 May. Save the date for the opening event on Thursday 14 May.  

📷 by Oli Cowling.
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#displacedartists #installation #sculpture #libya#textileart

“I’ve just seen the future of British art.” ★★★★ — The Telegraph

Last chance to see my work, 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙦𝙪𝙚 / مسجد هذا كان alongside 25 other artists’ works included in New Contemporaries at the South London Gallery, closing Sunday 12 April.

In the final days of this exhibition, I am thrilled to be performing a spoken word piece for the first time, as part of NC Live. Join me tomorrow (tickets now sold out) 11 April 2–5pm, to experience 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙄 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙇𝙞𝙗𝙮𝙖 / عندما أفكر في ليبيا
a ورق developed by translating my colloquial Libyan Arabic into English and back, serving as a testament to memory and identity through language and culture as it fades and changes after displacement. 

Featuring myself, @makikoharris , @willpham_ and The VLC Band, and @christopher_steenson , the afternoon includes spoken word, live music, choreography and performance.

As the exhibition at South London Gallery comes to an end, my artwork structures will close, fold, be taken apart and moved on to another existence. The exhibition travels to @mimauseful this spring, on view from Friday 8 May. Save the date for the opening event on Thursday 14 May.  

📷 by Oli Cowling.
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#displacedartists #installation #sculpture #libya#textileart

“I’ve just seen the future of British art.” ★★★★ — The Telegraph

Last chance to see my work, 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙦𝙪𝙚 / مسجد هذا كان alongside 25 other artists’ works included in New Contemporaries at the South London Gallery, closing Sunday 12 April.

In the final days of this exhibition, I am thrilled to be performing a spoken word piece for the first time, as part of NC Live. Join me tomorrow (tickets now sold out) 11 April 2–5pm, to experience 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙄 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙇𝙞𝙗𝙮𝙖 / عندما أفكر في ليبيا
a ورق developed by translating my colloquial Libyan Arabic into English and back, serving as a testament to memory and identity through language and culture as it fades and changes after displacement. 

Featuring myself, @makikoharris , @willpham_ and The VLC Band, and @christopher_steenson , the afternoon includes spoken word, live music, choreography and performance.

As the exhibition at South London Gallery comes to an end, my artwork structures will close, fold, be taken apart and moved on to another existence. The exhibition travels to @mimauseful this spring, on view from Friday 8 May. Save the date for the opening event on Thursday 14 May.  

📷 by Oli Cowling.
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#displacedartists #installation #sculpture #libya#textileart

🌞 Sunshine and concrete. A good delivery day! 🌞

David Stupple of @cowsikeworkshop designed these incredible plinths as part of FORGED, one of which will be the base for @alia_studio_’s public sculpture What I Remember About Libya.

Alia’s sculpture is supported by the Henry Moore Foundation, and co-funded through FORGED, an initiative led by Middlesbrough Art Week and Navigator North, with backing from the Tees Valley Combined Authority.

What I Remember About Libya will be installed in The Auxiliary community garden in spring.

@henrymoorefdn_grants
@navigatornorth
@teesvalley_ca
@alia_studio_

hello / أهلاً

As I have a few new followers here, I wanted to say hello and reintroduce myself, as well let you know where you can see and experience my artwork.

My name is Alia, and I am a Libyan-British artist based in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, UK. I work across installation, sculpture, and spoken word to express my experience of and themes of displacement, oral histories, nationalism and power structures.

I am part of this years’ @new_contemporaries with work currently at @southlondongallery until the 12th April. The exhibition will then move to @mimauseful from 8 May – 16 August 2026.

I am also working on an exciting commission with @theauxiliaryprojectspace , where I was awarded a Henry Moore Foundation Grant to produce a new public sculpture as part of the FORGED project, which will go on display as part of Common Ground Micro-Farm this spring.

You’ll also see new things from myself in 2027 with @newbridgeproject as part of Co-Act, a programme I was selected to work on with artist Jakarin Shah, developing collaborative and socially engaged ways of working with a focus on food stories, conversation and bringing together local diasporic communities.

Thank you for joining me on this journey 🧿 images 1-2 by @racheldeakin_ , images 3 and 4: New Contemporaries at South London Gallery, 2026. Photo: Oli Cowling

hello / أهلاً

As I have a few new followers here, I wanted to say hello and reintroduce myself, as well let you know where you can see and experience my artwork.

My name is Alia, and I am a Libyan-British artist based in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, UK. I work across installation, sculpture, and spoken word to express my experience of and themes of displacement, oral histories, nationalism and power structures.

I am part of this years’ @new_contemporaries with work currently at @southlondongallery until the 12th April. The exhibition will then move to @mimauseful from 8 May – 16 August 2026.

I am also working on an exciting commission with @theauxiliaryprojectspace , where I was awarded a Henry Moore Foundation Grant to produce a new public sculpture as part of the FORGED project, which will go on display as part of Common Ground Micro-Farm this spring.

You’ll also see new things from myself in 2027 with @newbridgeproject as part of Co-Act, a programme I was selected to work on with artist Jakarin Shah, developing collaborative and socially engaged ways of working with a focus on food stories, conversation and bringing together local diasporic communities.

Thank you for joining me on this journey 🧿 images 1-2 by @racheldeakin_ , images 3 and 4: New Contemporaries at South London Gallery, 2026. Photo: Oli Cowling

hello / أهلاً

As I have a few new followers here, I wanted to say hello and reintroduce myself, as well let you know where you can see and experience my artwork.

My name is Alia, and I am a Libyan-British artist based in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, UK. I work across installation, sculpture, and spoken word to express my experience of and themes of displacement, oral histories, nationalism and power structures.

I am part of this years’ @new_contemporaries with work currently at @southlondongallery until the 12th April. The exhibition will then move to @mimauseful from 8 May – 16 August 2026.

I am also working on an exciting commission with @theauxiliaryprojectspace , where I was awarded a Henry Moore Foundation Grant to produce a new public sculpture as part of the FORGED project, which will go on display as part of Common Ground Micro-Farm this spring.

You’ll also see new things from myself in 2027 with @newbridgeproject as part of Co-Act, a programme I was selected to work on with artist Jakarin Shah, developing collaborative and socially engaged ways of working with a focus on food stories, conversation and bringing together local diasporic communities.

Thank you for joining me on this journey 🧿 images 1-2 by @racheldeakin_ , images 3 and 4: New Contemporaries at South London Gallery, 2026. Photo: Oli Cowling

hello / أهلاً

As I have a few new followers here, I wanted to say hello and reintroduce myself, as well let you know where you can see and experience my artwork.

My name is Alia, and I am a Libyan-British artist based in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, UK. I work across installation, sculpture, and spoken word to express my experience of and themes of displacement, oral histories, nationalism and power structures.

I am part of this years’ @new_contemporaries with work currently at @southlondongallery until the 12th April. The exhibition will then move to @mimauseful from 8 May – 16 August 2026.

I am also working on an exciting commission with @theauxiliaryprojectspace , where I was awarded a Henry Moore Foundation Grant to produce a new public sculpture as part of the FORGED project, which will go on display as part of Common Ground Micro-Farm this spring.

You’ll also see new things from myself in 2027 with @newbridgeproject as part of Co-Act, a programme I was selected to work on with artist Jakarin Shah, developing collaborative and socially engaged ways of working with a focus on food stories, conversation and bringing together local diasporic communities.

Thank you for joining me on this journey 🧿 images 1-2 by @racheldeakin_ , images 3 and 4: New Contemporaries at South London Gallery, 2026. Photo: Oli Cowling

So honoured to unveil my work:this was a mosque/هذا كان مسجد
As part of @new_contemporaries at @southlondongallery opening this Thursday the 29th January! All welcome, I’m so happy to share this installation with you.

🧿 good morning / صباح الخير
In this new year, I am excited to invite you all to @new_contemporaries opening at @southlondongallery on Thursday, 29 January 2026.

Location: South London Gallery, 65–67 Peckham Road, London (the exhibition runs over several spaces and buildings; my work will be in the main hall at this address)

Time: 19:00 – 21:00

Free Entry

this was a mosque / هذا كان مسجد Installation with sound element, 2025
Sheeting Fabric, Rusted Steel,Paint Pigment, Salt
7000x4000x4000mm (approx)

please enquire directly

photos by @ellendixxon

With a custom installation of my work for South London Gallery, I am so honoured to share this with you all 🧿

🧿 good morning / صباح الخير
In this new year, I am excited to invite you all to @new_contemporaries opening at @southlondongallery on Thursday, 29 January 2026.

Location: South London Gallery, 65–67 Peckham Road, London (the exhibition runs over several spaces and buildings; my work will be in the main hall at this address)

Time: 19:00 – 21:00

Free Entry

this was a mosque / هذا كان مسجد Installation with sound element, 2025
Sheeting Fabric, Rusted Steel,Paint Pigment, Salt
7000x4000x4000mm (approx)

please enquire directly

photos by @ellendixxon

With a custom installation of my work for South London Gallery, I am so honoured to share this with you all 🧿

🧿 good morning / صباح الخير
In this new year, I am excited to invite you all to @new_contemporaries opening at @southlondongallery on Thursday, 29 January 2026.

Location: South London Gallery, 65–67 Peckham Road, London (the exhibition runs over several spaces and buildings; my work will be in the main hall at this address)

Time: 19:00 – 21:00

Free Entry

this was a mosque / هذا كان مسجد Installation with sound element, 2025
Sheeting Fabric, Rusted Steel,Paint Pigment, Salt
7000x4000x4000mm (approx)

please enquire directly

photos by @ellendixxon

With a custom installation of my work for South London Gallery, I am so honoured to share this with you all 🧿

🧿 good morning / صباح الخير
In this new year, I am excited to invite you all to @new_contemporaries opening at @southlondongallery on Thursday, 29 January 2026.

Location: South London Gallery, 65–67 Peckham Road, London (the exhibition runs over several spaces and buildings; my work will be in the main hall at this address)

Time: 19:00 – 21:00

Free Entry

this was a mosque / هذا كان مسجد Installation with sound element, 2025
Sheeting Fabric, Rusted Steel,Paint Pigment, Salt
7000x4000x4000mm (approx)

please enquire directly

photos by @ellendixxon

With a custom installation of my work for South London Gallery, I am so honoured to share this with you all 🧿