In Conversation: Aziza Kadyri and Francesca Stocco
Wednesday 16 April, 7–8.30pm (BST), Free Online Event
Join an online conversation between multidisciplinary artist Aziza Kadyri and PhD researcher Francesca Stocco, as part of Bonington Gallery’s ongoing Formations programme in partnership with the Postcolonial and Global Studies Research Group.
Streaming live on YouTube on Wednesday 16th April, this free event explores the powerful intersection of traditional textile craft and contemporary digital practice, shedding light on how age-old skills are finding new relevance in today’s art world.
Aziza Kadyri. Photo credit Kamila Banks.
Aziza Kadyri is an Uzbek artist whose work brings together traditional Central Asian suzani embroidery with AI technology, performance, and costume design. Working in close collaboration with suzani masters, Aziza preserves the techniques of this heritage art form and pushes its expressive potential into new territory.
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Image Credits:
Lead Image: Detail from Don't Miss the Cue, 2024. Courtesy of the artist.
All other images as credited in captions.