Poignant Photos of Bengali Life in East London

The free exhibition “I Am Who I Am Now: Selections from the Bengali Photo Archive” opens this Friday 5th July, capturing the essence of Bengali life in Tower Hamlets.

The exhibition features 50 years of photographs and oral histories, showcasing family moments, community activism, and cultural richness.

Showcasing works by photographers like Mayar Akash, Raju Vaidyanathan, and Paul Trevor, it also includes new pieces inspired by the archive, such as embroidered photos by Bengali mothers and daughters.

Visit “I Am Who I Am Now: Selections from the Bengali Photo Archive” at Four Corners Gallery on Roman Road, open Wednesday to Saturday, 11am to 6pm, until 3rd August.

Free entry. More info here.

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Words by Somya Singhdeo