To trace the shape of London’s cultural revival, we asked the artists and instigators what excites them now. Then we stepped back—and let the story ripple outward, one nomination at a time
Faissal El-Malak is a Palestinian artist, designer and healer based in London.
What’s interesting in Art –
The Lost Paintings exhibition that just opened in Montreal Canada. Coming to Boston, Belfast, London and Bristol next. The show invites 53 Palestinian artists to reclaim one of the work titles from the last show of Palestinian-Lebanese artist Maroun Tomb in 1947 in Haifa before he was exiled in the 1948 Nakba and all the works subsequently lost in war and pillage. I am showing a new body of work that retraces my family history and property in Haifa.
What’s interesting in Design –
The Thread Memory exhibition at the V&A in Dundee, Scotland, showcases the rich history and language of traditional Palestinian embroidery. It also marks 45 years since Dundee has twined with the city of Nablus in Palestine.The show brings together dresses from the V&A’s own collection in addition to dresses from the Palestinian Museum and private collections. There are also a few commissions and items from contemporary Palestinian designers including a look by myself from my previous career as a fashion designer.
What’s interesting in Culture –
Big event for Palestine in London on the 17th of September. It’s sold out though, if anyone has an extra ticket please let me know XXX @4plive
What’s interesting in Style/ Fashion –
Palestine based ready to wear brand. trashyclothing.shop
London based brand inspired by Palestinian folklore and Arab futurism. zeidhijazi.com
What’s interesting in Tech –
forensic-architecture.org research agency out of Goldsmiths, University of London using technology to investigate state and corporate violence with a strong focus on Palestine with almost three dozen investigations there.
Anthony Lowenstein’s The Palestine Laboratory – How Israel Exports The Technology Of Occupation Around The World– best-selling book and now two part documentary. LINK
What’s interesting in Music –
Palestinian music teacher Ahmed Abu Amsha in Gaza uses the sounds of drones to harmonise to a song by Ziad Hilal.
Original post: LINK
Museum show
Very much looking forward to seeing the Mona Hatoum Encounters: Giacometti show at the Barbican.
I’m a big fan of Mona Hatoum’s work and have seen a few exhibitions of her work in the past ten years, in Doha, Paris and London. Excited for this encounter with Giacometti.
Mona Hatoum Encounters: Giacometti —Sun 11th Jan 2026, Level 2 Barbican
I’d like to nominate Sybel Vazquez, Director of Public Programs at Diriyah Biennale Foundation
