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Workshop

To Re-Cite: Ayat al-Kursi — Sound, Faith, and Collective Listening

17 May - 16 Aug 2026

We warmly invite you to a workshop as part of the wider development of our newly commissioned project with artist Aliaskar Abarkas, exploring sound, music, and listening through faith and collective experience.

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Season Opening

Summer Season Opening

£ Free

14 Jul 2026

Join us between 4–8 pm for an evening of art, music and aperitivo, as we celebrate the opening of Backyard Biennial: East at Whitechapel Gallery.

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Backyard Biennial

The Bench Project in Angel Alley, with Morag Rose

15 Jul - 21 Jul 2026

A day in the life of street furniture, or How to Explore the City Whilst Sitting Still. All welcome to sit, dream and loiter.

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Backyard Biennial

Shared Histories: Jewish Objects and Stories

16 Jul 2026

We’d love to see your objects, photographs and mementos connected to London’s Jewish East End. Discuss with curators from Whitechapel Gallery and Jewish Museum London.

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Backyard Biennial

Fozia Ismail In Conversation

16 Jul 2026

A free conversation with artist Fozia Ismail on the themes behind A Song for the Xeedho - the Knot Makers.

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