From Theory to Practice : A Reflective Essay on the Hackney Migrant Centre
tquadi In 2020, I did a placement at the Hackney Migrant Centre for my Masters in Migration and Diaspora studies. I wrote this reflective essay exploring my time working there. I…
Corner Shop Nostalgia
I found this artwork displayed at the Young Foundation in Bethnal Green in East London a while back and it stirred in me a whirlwind of emotions This piece encapsulates…
On the Ladies section…
I was at IlmFest 2020 in London over the weekend and was struck when one of the speakers from America claimed he was surprised by the lack of female spaces…
The Faces of Whitechapel
I took these photographs last winter for the Survey of London whilst exploring the people that work on Whitechapel Road. To find out more about the survey visit: https://surveyoflondon.org/ Also…
Whitechapel Markets Only Female Stall Holder
I conducted this interview with Ms Thandi last summer with the Survey of London whilst exploring the people that work on Whitechapel Road. To find out more about the survey…
Good With Faces
A few words on walking down the streets of my childhood I’m good with faces but terrible with names, To the ladies I saw growing up, walking, working and taking…
Forest Gate – Minhaj-Ul Quran Mosque
I have visited this Masjid a few times in the last year and have enjoyed its community spirit. Founded by Dr Tahir-ul Qadri it is under the umbrella of Minhaj-Ul…
Loss of Language
I found this beautifully illustrated book whilst clearing out a cupboard today and it got me thinking about the loss of language. This is my favourite kind of illustration, free…
Edmonton – Mevlana Rumi Mosque
I had been meaning to visit this Mosque for a while, purely out of curiously. The Mevlana Rumi Mosque is a converted library that was acquired in 2008 and is…
Leyton – Masjid Tawhid
This Masjid is a beautiful gem. Located on the main road it is a bold and vibrant converted mini mosque. I made my way down to this Masjid on a…