Join us as we celebrate the launch of our latest exhibition, GHT.2058: Asylo-جنّت: a major new commission by London-based Iranian multimedia artist Bijan Moosavi.

About the exhibition

Part of ‘a space’ arts’ Art for Climate Action Programme, this immersive exhibition submerges the viewer in a fictional near-future climate dystopia created by neoliberal negligence and greed. Comprised of various materials and media hinting at climate catastrophes, science fiction dystopias, marketing overhype and Islamic Kitsch, the exhibition is a portal into a deeply neoliberal refugee centre from the year 2058, which houses Middle Eastern asylum seekers displaced due to a global failure in dealing with the climate crisis.

About the event

Celebrate the launch and listen to the artist, Bijan Moosavi, give a short talk about his work, influences and process behind GHT.2058: Asylo-جنّت.

The bar will be open throughout the evening serving drinks and light refreshments.

Saturday 24th June 6pm – 9pm at God’s House Tower

About the artist

Bijan Moosavi is an Iranian multimedia artist based in London. He makes films, installations, music and performances which look at the impact of neoliberalism from a Middle Eastern point of view. Bijan’s work draws upon the aesthetics of corporate advertising, sci-fi movies, popular culture and the Islamic Kitsch in order to tell dystopian tales from speculative futures drowned in deep neoliberalism.

What to expect on the night:


6pm – Doors open, event begins

7:30pm – Speeches in the GHT Cafe: Speaking will be Daniel Crow (Director of ‘a space’ arts) and Bijan Moosavi.

7.45pm – Speeches finish and guests invited to stay to continue to look at the artwork and purchase drinks.

9pm – Event ends

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Access and Quiet Spaces: The artwork for this exhibition can be found in the Main Gallery and Project Space which are both served by a lift and will be open all evening. 
Please be aware, the Main Gallery and Project Space will have very low lighting.

The ground floor bar and cafe to GHT have step free access from Town Quay Road. For information on parking and travel please visit the Plan your Visit page of our website.

Speeches will be taking place in the GHT Cafe from 7:30pm. There will be chairs in the cafe. If you need any assistance finding a seat please ask a member of the GHT team who will be happy to help.

Throughout the event the Cafe Extension will be used as a quiet space with dimmed lighting, seating, quiet music and water available. Please use this space if you need to for any reason to take a break.

If you’d like to familiarise yourself before your visit you can take a virtual tour of the spaces on our website. You’ll also find a visual story so that you know what to expect and how to identify members of the GHT Team. Please note that the Stories Behind the Stones exhibition will not be open for this event: https://godshousetower.org.uk/accessibility-at-ght/

Tickets
: Please have your ticket ready when you arrive on the night for a member of the team to check at the front door. This event is totally free to attend and we’ll be operating a ‘pay what you feel’ system at the end of the night. If you have a good night and can spare a few pounds we’d really appreciate it. All donation are welcome. You can also support by buying drinks and snacks at the bar! All funds raised will help us to keep these projects free to take part in and to attend and will help to build a creative community around GHT.