An Island of Strangers: Henna Storytelling on Migration, Homeland & Belongi

Using henna as a cultural medium for body-based art practice, participants will reflect on themes of migration, homeland, and belonging through guided prompts and shared conversation. The workshop draws on work developed during Ayisha Saniya’s time as a Venice Fellow with the British Council, engaging with themes explored in the 2025 Venice Biennale.

Audience: MA students.

Notes: No prior experience needed.

Hosted by CRÍA (Creative Research / Instituting Art), School of Heritage and Culture, University of Leicester, in partnership with the Attenborough Arts Centre. Supported by the Leicester Institute of Advanced Studies.

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