Knights of the Raj

A @soulcityarts HLF funded project exploring history of Bangladeshi-owned Indian Restaurants at Birmingham Museum. Curated by @aerosolali

[Knights of the Raj @knightsoftheraj]

Knights of the Raj started in Birmingham with a 4 month long exhibit. We then took it to New York. Here's an AJ+ story on it. London version in the pipeline!
https://t.co/fGPM4wllMo

[Mohammed Ali Aerosol @AliAerosol]

Lebanese/Moroccan goodness supplied at our #soulfiresunday this weekend courtesy of Tabule Kitchen a new place in Moseley Birmingham- from the same guys at Al Bader.

[Mohammed Ali Aerosol @AliAerosol]

The 2nd of a series of videos pieces I am working on exploring the very simple question of 'why we need art?' Too often we are not able to break it down in a tangible form. Manga artist @AsiaAlfasi responds. @weareamal #soulfiresundays #amalsupported

[EverydayMuslim @Everyday_Muslim]

@aerosolali @knightsoftheraj @SmethwickNews @ASUbhi @jturpie @Bangla_Hub @BritBangla @bdidentity @PartitionMemory @ArtyAbid Not sure if you saw this last week. On the 55th year anniversary of the assassination of #MalcolmX, we are launching a collaborative appeal for more information about his four visit to Britain in 1964-5. Here’s what we know of the visits: https://t.co/8g4g3IF9Pq…
@YBirt

[Mohammed Ali Aerosol @AliAerosol]

In 2019 I was invited to mark Birmingham's 130yr old city status. Nothing beat including archival footage of MalcolmX's visit to the city into a film I made projected onto the City Council House-had no idea he also ate at Chamon Indian Restaurant owned by friend of my late-father

[Mohammed Ali Aerosol @AliAerosol]

Bangladeshi-owned restaurants in the 50s/60s were more than just a place to eat. They became social hubs, used for meetings of political activism & hosting of figures from abroad, like in this pic of Malcolm X's visit to Birmingham. They were essential for communities to flourish

[Mohammed Ali Aerosol @AliAerosol]

This Is a faded sign of the long-gone Chamon - a Bangladeshi-owned indian restaurant in Selly Oak Birningham from the 60s that once hosted Malcolm X for a kebab #ghostsigns

[Mohammed Ali Aerosol @AliAerosol]

Days before his assassination, Malcolm X came to Smethwick, near Birmingham, in support of migrant's struggles. This photo has surfaced from a Bangladeshi curry-house. Great joy seeing 2 great influences in my life in 1 photo. Seeking to identify the restaurant or anyone present.

[Mohammed Ali Aerosol @AliAerosol]

The 3rd #SoulFireSundays here in a few weeks time 15th March. Artists: Elph One from Edinburgh, Birmingham artist Pyklops and old skool legendary graffiti writer Zuke. Guest caterer: B'ham's no.1 Lebanese restaurant Al-Bader. see you there. Tickets> https://t.co/JkLoS9lBMl

[Helga Henry @helgahenry]

Quick shout out for @SoulCityArts this Sunday: the next #soulfireSunday is on 2nd Feb @moseleycommunityhub. It's a great mix of good food, cool sounds and artists making work before your eyes. Definitely an experience worth experiencing: Book here - https://t.co/UdVOR2ICqE

[Soul City Arts @SoulCityArts]

At SoulFire Sundays we absolutely welcome children and families to attend, we have provisions for them to draw onto our tables. Let them create and make a mess if need be! #SoulFireSundays this Sunday, art, music & curry! Tickets> https://t.co/APLWTIwP4f

[Mohammed Ali Aerosol @AliAerosol]

Excited to launch details of the 2nd #soulfiresundays Feb 2nd with 3 artists...street artists to classical calligraphers.. from Birmingham, Manchester & London. Food from the brilliant @RajaMonkeyCafe all at the old Moseley School of Art... tickets online> https://t.co/2ubmKJpNVJ

[Mohammed Ali Aerosol @AliAerosol]

Our regular #Soulfiresundays event a snippet- what it really is. Imagine: family friendly space with cutting edge visual art, authentic curry, vinyl spinning soundscapes & great conversation. This is what we do- countering the polarisation of communities by the 'powers' that be

[Soul City Arts @SoulCityArts]

If you haven't been to the restored historic Moseley School of Art yet, then Dec 15th is your chance for Soul Fire Sundays, where we bring live-visual art, curry, and nostalgic old-school music into the old hall. Get tickets in advance https://t.co/avO6bkPwjK

[Soul City Arts @SoulCityArts]

Sitting with chef @Munayam of @RajaMonkeyCafe exploring what's on the menu at #soulfiresundays - looking at a simple offer that will hit the spot!

[Mohammed Ali Aerosol @AliAerosol]

The #CromerStreetMural I did became known as 'Bangladesh BladeRunner' based on the visuals. We're now in the timezone of the film 2019-what is the future of Brick Lane/Bangla Town/Multicultural London? Did early migrants from Sylhet imagine this London they're in now? @BritBangla

[Mohammed Ali Aerosol @AliAerosol]

Although the @knightsoftheraj is a heritage project highlighting stories of the historic curry trade through exhibitions, dining events & art installations from Birmingham to New York, we have an award category at @AsianCurryAward Excited to present to elders from the community

[Knights of the Raj @knightsoftheraj]

Excited to present our Knights of the Raj legend award for elders in the community at the @AsianCurryAward with @MayorofLondon opening up the ceremony.