A Continuous Creative Thread: Finding Home Through Art - From Europe to Acton.
Amar Alaw and the importance of his recent activities: Artist and Musician, [and a Poet], in the W3 Gallery.
By Adnan Rojeab
Iraqi-German artist and musician Amar Alaw found not just a venue but a true artistic home in W3 Gallery and ARTi - fication, a relationship that has nurtured his creative evolution from early European exhibitions to his current generative Arabic-letter works.
Before finding his sanctuary in Acton, Amar exhibited throughout Europe, with notable appearances at…
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ARTi lamp post banners are now enlivening Acton High Street. Commissioned by Your Acton BID, they said:
ARTi lamp post banners are now enlivening Acton High Street.
“Art Acton. How beautiful are these designs? Tonight, they’ll be gracing the lampposts across town, as part of our new initiative to work with local artists and designers to bring a little extra joy to the streets. These vibrant banner concept designs have been made by the talented Tasia Graham (JG Contemporary) and The Imprint Hub (ARTification UK). Full of life and colour, they…
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A poignant, beautiful evening. Powerful, thought-provoking work. Thank you Alaa, Sulaiman & Caravel Magazine.
‘‘Alaa’s solo exhibition 'Conversations from There' is truly beautiful and
showcases his incredible talent! It's so amazing! ‘‘ Sulaiman Othman
Caravel Magasin said of the exhibition opening: "A big thank you to everyone who attended our exhibition last night in celebration of art, community, and creativity. The Conversations From There was incredible. I look forward to…
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Plight of the Oppressed is a generative artwork including film, an art exhibition, and event created by Dr Amar Alaw and which honours the resilience of Iraqi women. The special event included performative elements and artist talk. Using data science and Sufi aesthetics, Amars work conveys the collective grief and silent strength expressed through repeated forms of meditative variation.
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At Artification, we believe in the power of creativity to inspire change, build connections, and support healing across communities. Each month, we spotlight individuals who embody these values and contribute meaningfully to our mission — and this month, we are delighted to introduce one of our remarkable volunteers: Wakrot Chinshaka.
For the past three months, Wakrot has been a dedicated presence at W3 Gallery, where he volunteers as both a Gallery Assistant and Social Media Manager. From supporting daily operations and helping organise community events to curating our digital…
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The Victoria Gardens eco-art seating area was unveiled at the same time as the new playground on Saturday 26th April 2025. Here we welcomed residents to experience and enjoy the new eco-art bench. A tranquil space that has been improved by the installation of a beautifully crafted bench that is seeped in meaning, sensitive to resident ideas and created with care from materials that resonate with local history.
HS2 funded.
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Meeting where we reflected on the transformative power of arts and culture that underpins our work, brings people together and enriches community spaces. Governance matters were attended to with the Annual Report & Audited Accounts presented. We said a fond farewell to Tim Owen after 12 years as a Trustee and Mary Collier after 2 years with us. We thank them for their energy and input over the years and wish them well for their future adventures. We are happy to welcome Rong A & Thi Nguyen as new Trustees, both having started as volunteers and now…
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STIK, Patron of the Arts: In 2014 STIK created 'Big Mother' with us, the tallest public art in the UK in Acton. Since then STIK has supported ARTification and the work the Charity undertakes, particularly with disadvantaged communities.
STIK is a minimalist, figurative painter and sculptor who focuses exclusively on the human body in line form. STIK’s has created some of the largest public artworks in London, New York and Tokyo and his 12 ft (4m) bronze sculpture ‘Holding Hands’ is installed permanently in London’s Hoxton Square. As an activist STIK works with the N.H.S.,…
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Patron of the Arts: ARTification is honoured that Pioneering photographer, James Barnor, is our longstanding Patron. Since we first met in 2002, James exhibited his iconic photographs at the first Acton Visual Arts exhibition in 2003, remaining a supporter. Since then, his work has reached new heights and James is now recognised as a trailblazer.
Born in Ghana in 1929, James Barnor opened his renowned Ever Young studio in Accra, where he immortalized a nation at the moment of its independence. He was one of the first photojournalists to collaborate with The Daily Graphic, a…
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