Working with the ActionSpace artists on Something Shared has been one of the most meaningful curatorial experiences I’ve had. This exhibition wasn’t just about showcasing work, it was about creating space for genuine collaboration, care, and creativity. The artists’ practices challenged conventional ideas of curation and opened up new ways of thinking about accessibility, authorship, and inclusion. It was a privilege to celebrate their work with families and communities in Brent, and to be part of something that truly reflected the spirit of shared making and connection.
– Isher Dhiman Lead Curator, Curate Brent
Something Shared was a group exhibition at Willesden Gallery by ActionSpace artists from our Brent studio, responding to the history and contemporary culture of Ealing Road, Brent. Participating artists included Abubakar Akram, Ajanthan Jeevan, Benjamin Allen, Daniel Seneviratne, Iffah Amaioua, Jorell Bonnick, and Mohammed Imran Khan.
The exhibition brought together sculptural paintings, drawings, works on paper, and mixed-media pieces that blended contemporary perspectives with historical material relating to Ealing Road. Some artists incorporated objects from local shops and visual elements of the road as it exists today, while others drew inspiration from archival material provided by Brent Museum and Archives.
