The Future is a Common History Film and talk (Dec 10th 2020). Film by Jayden Ali with talk about the work in collaboration with Royal Academy of the Arts and hosted by Central Saint Martins.
JA Projects in collaboration with Black Females in Architecture and Dr Adesola Akinleye, perform an alternative history that champions the making of a diverse public realm via an investigation of the Royal Academy of Arts and its setting. Join Jayden Ali and Dr Adesola Akinleye in conversation with Kate Goodwin (RA Head of Architecture and Drue Heinz Curator) to explore the history and context of these conversations.
A portrayal of a changing city through an exploration the Royal Academy of Arts and wider Mayfair.
CREDITS: Direction/Production: Jayden Ali, Cinematography: Jermaine Edwards, Movement: Adesola Akinleye, Sound: Jay Weathers, Casting: Neba Sere, Editing: Ricky Rose, Assistance: Rebecca Faulkner, Focus: Tim Potter, Performers: Nasra Abdullahi, Seyi Adelekun, Adesola Akinleye, Corrinne Aubee, Remi Connolly-Taylor, Sahar Ibrahim, Lois Innes, Joy Mulandi, Shamiso Oneka, Sedayah Simpson
Produced in Collaboration with: JA Projects Black Females In Architecture Royal Academy of Arts University of the Arts London ©JA Projects, 2021
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