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FACE OF BRITAIN, curated by Nahem Shoa, is an exhibition of portraits by outstanding artists who have painted British individuals from the 17th century to the present day. At its heart is a selection of Shoa’s own striking oil paintings of black and mixed race sitters.
Face of Britain asks a question which is especially pertinent as world events force the widespread reassessment of our history and institutions: What does it mean to be British in 2020? At a time when many of the paintings in our national museums do not represent a non-white presence in Britain with evidence suggests stretches back to Roman times, this is a portrait of our country inviting us to consider our diversity.
Nahem Shoa Face of Britain - Southampton City Art Gallery 25 September 2020 -20 February 2021
Face of Britain asks a question which is especially pertinent as world events force the widespread reassessment of our history and institutions: What does it mean to be British in 2020? At a time when many of the paintings in our national museums do not represent a non-white presence in Britain with evidence suggests stretches back to Roman times, this is a portrait of our country inviting us to consider our diversity.
Nahem Shoa Face of Britain - Southampton City Art Gallery 25 September 2020 -20 February 2021
Nahem Shoa: Face of Britain 2020
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FACE OF BRITAIN,, curated by Nahem Shoa, is an exhibition of portraits by outstanding artists who have painted British individuals from the 17th century to the present day. At its heart is a selection of Shoa’s own striking oil paintings of black and mixed race sitters.
FACE OF BRITAIN, asks a question which is especially pertinent as world events force the widespread reassessment of our history and institutions: What does it mean to be British in 2020? At a time when many of the paintings in our national museums do not represent a non-white presence in Britain with evidence suggests stretches back to Roman times, this is a portrait of our country inviting us to consider our diversity. The exhibition will launch just ahead of Black History Month and run until February 2021. Shoa has chosen work by contemporary black artists like Desmond Haughton, Sonia Boyce and Chris Ofili to be displayed alongside historic portraits by Antony Van Dyck and John Singer Sargeant and paintings by seminal Modernist figures such as Gwen John, Walter Sickert and Frank Auerbach. Shoa’s achievements help pave the way for others interested in the unfolding story of the face of Britain and the possibilities for a traditional genre, one previously largely devoted to the commemoration of society’s most powerful: ‘The portrait has always been political, originating with iconic depictions of God and used by Kings as a symbol of their divine right to rule over their subjects. I want my portraits to be great works of art but also to work as political propaganda for positive change’. |
Nahem Shoa was born in London in 1968. His parents are from, Scottish, Yemeni, Eritrean, and Russian backgrounds and he grew up in Notting Hill, London one of Britain’s most culturally diverse neighbourhoods. In his teens he worked as a graffiti artist before studying at Manchester College of Art, the Princes Drawing School and later with artist Robert Lenkiewicz. He has curated a number of exhibitions on the theme of race and multiculturalism and his work is held by collections including Southampton City Art Gallery, the Victoria and Albert Museum, Manchester City Art Gallery, Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle and the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery, Exeter.
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BLACK PRESENCE, The exhibition was on Saturday 21 September 2019 until Saturday 23 November 2019, open Mon – Sat, 10am – 4pm and is free entry. BLACK PRESENCE, curated by artist Nahem Shoa chose a large selection of his striking oil paintings of black sitters. They were shown alongside key portraits by a wide range of British artists from the 18th century to the present day.
"Nahem Shoa is especially keen to increase the number of positive images of black people in British art collections and has donated many of his own works to this effect. This exhibition includes, among others, work by Joshua Reynolds, Desmond Haughton and Sonia Boyce, as well as Allan Ramsay’s outstanding ‘Portrait of an African (probably Ignatius Sancho)’. Some of the paintings in the exhibition are from The Atkinson’ collection and the contrast with Nahem’s work is immediately obvious. Historic images including those from The Atkinson’s collection tend to be negative and based on a limited number of stereotypes" – Stephen Whittle, Principal Manager, The Atkinson |
Des - Painted by Nahem Shoa
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Nahem Shoa was born in London in 1968. His parents are from Jewish, Scottish, Yemeni, Eritrean, and Russian backgrounds and he grew up in Notting Hill, London one of Britain’s most culturally diverse neighborhoods. In his teens he worked as a graffiti artist before studying at Manchester Collage of Art, the Princes Drawing School and with Robert Lenkiewicz.
Shoa states, “Without all these friends sitting for me for free, who believed in me and my art I would have been unable to follow my artistic dream. I appreciate them giving so much of their valuable time by posing for me over long periods of time. I hope the final portraits and naked portraits are a fitting testimony to this shared passion and commitment.” |
Desiree Sanderson speaks about the process of sitting for artist Nahem Shoa's painting DESIREE ON THE BED. She talks about friendship, racism, learning to love herself and how powerful she felt sitting for Nahem Shoa over many years.
Multiculturalism is now acknowledged as a fact of life in 21st century Britain. Shoa’s paintings of his friends are a unique contribution to celebrate this mix of race. An illustrated catalogue of the exhibition will be available to purchase.
Sandra, Desiree, Ziggy, Nahem
Face of Britain Southampton City Art Gallery
Nahem Shoa on Gwen John’s Girl in Mulberry Dress part 2: ‘a quality of quietness’.
Nahem traces the origins of Gwen John’s distinctive palette and reveals his admiration for her technique.
See it as part of Face of Britain,
Nahem's videos
Nahem Shoa on Gwen John’s Girl in Mulberry Dress part 2: ‘a quality of quietness’.
Nahem traces the origins of Gwen John’s distinctive palette and reveals his admiration for her technique.
See it as part of Face of Britain,
Nahem's videos
Other Worlds 2018 A painting (and video) by Nahem Shoa. Textures and paint take us on a storytelling Journey over three canvases. We are all part of Other Worlds.
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Bridal Dress Alterations in London.Yvonne Reed alters and remodels Designer, Vintage Bridal and Wedding Dresses
YVONNE REED - BRIDAL AND WEDDING DRESS ALTERATIONS - LONDON She is an expert in remodelling Designer and Vintage Bridal Dresses. http://www.wedding-dress-alterations-london.co.uk See all the art made by Open Age members. Look at art made on an iPad. Tutor Myrna Shoa.
Open Age Art Gallery, built by Myrna Shoa
Strange Ways Stories are written and illustrated by artist and storyteller Myrna Shoa.
The 4 stories - The Sofa, The Marriage, The Box of Chocolates and Rosie & the Iron Bar are tales passed down through the generations about a family of immigrants living in Manchester in the early part of the last century. Grandfather Meyer and his family fled their native Dvinsk in Russia to begin a new life in Manchester. These tales of life in and around the Strangeways area present a cast of colourful characters, stunningly brought to life by Myrna's artistry. Printed in full colour. Price £6.50 each or buy the full set for £25.00". Gatehouse Books Publisher.
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Denise Ramsay Overall Olympic Lifter and President of Trinidad & Tobago Weightlifting Federation. See her Olympic Lifting video made by Myrna Shoa. Partners in Rhyme Royalty Free Music and Sound Effects Download the music and sound effects you need for your multimedia project today at Partners In Rhyme.  Robert Poole
Robert Poole shares his love of mountains, through walking, looking, listening and observing.
Along The Contours |
Am I the One? (Nahem Shoa) video art installation looped from Nahem Shoa on Vimeo. Taken from one of his own oil paintings artist Nahem Shoa has created a collaged video incorporating himself with his painting: the artist's involvement with his work? See Artist/painter Nahem Shoa's mixed media animation, video.
Nahem Shoa's paintings of nuclear explosions are bursting with incident and continue with the theme of death. resurrection and transformation.
These inevitably draw on 'unreal' sources, photographs, TV and film as well as memory. More paintings by Nahem Shoa.  Caroline Poole Frigiliana Spain
Take a look at artist Carloline Poole's pantings.
She paints, self-portraits, portraits, landscapes in Suffolk, Frigiliana, Spain and Africa. Artist Nahem Shoa painted Caroline Poole part of his Giant Head series. 
Timuchin Dindjer
http://www.timuchin-dindjer.co.uk
Timuchin Dindjer is a Creative Consultant, Producer and Trainer. Timuchin collaborated with Myrna Shoa on the film "What's so Special about Portobello". 
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with Denise Ramsay Overall of Zodiac Arts Sports 4 All Zodiac Arts Sports 4 All: Martial Arts, Olympic and Paralympic Weightlifting and Boccia Workshops one to one, or for groups in the community.
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