Join us for a late night opening of our current exhibition ‘Learning to Drive in Birmingham’ by artist Laisul Hoque, as part of monthly arts social Digbeth First Friday.
5-6pm: A quieter time to enjoy the exhibition, with less crowds and no bar. We kindly ask visitors to mask, and avoid wearing perfume during this time.
6-8pm: A full opening with a pay bar as part of the wider Digbeth First Friday event.
Filmed inside vehicles and among construction sites, blocked roads, and sprawling South Asian neighbourhoods on the city’s outskirts, ‘Learning to Drive in Birmingham’ shows Laisul, a Bangladeshi immigrant now living in the UK, attempting to navigate the city through driving lessons, conversations in cars, and phone calls from home. Moving between intimate conversations and urban observation, the film explores Birmingham’s deep connections to Bangladesh and its diaspora.
This work is supported by Arts Council England, Bow Arts East London Art Prize and Grand Union. With thanks to MJM Bespoke for fabrication and installation.
