Mohammad Naseem Haqqani, an 88-year-old multidisciplinary artist whose life and work span India, Pakistan, the Netherlands, and the UK, explores the world through writing, music, perfume-making and visual art. His exhibition Hard Talking To You, curated by ajeeb studios in collaboration with Richard Street Studios, showcases his vast practice and distinct worldview. Alongside the exhibition, participants can engage with creative workshops through writing, drawing, and discussion, exploring intergenerational perspectives and the role of elders in community life.

ajeeb studios is partnering with Swap Don’t Shop at the University of York to host a crash course into upcycling pre-existing garments, learning patch-making, fabric painting and mending old clothes using hand-sewing techniques.

ajeeb studios is partnering with Haram Haram x Global Bass Union to bring ‘Pardee Bass’ to The Mash House featuring South Asian DJs: Hu-Sane, Rahul.mp3, Lotus Phaze and Aminabonthebeat on the 13th of December