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A Photo exhibition titled ‘Brick Lane 1978: The Turning Point’ has been arranged at the Four Corners Gallery in London to remember the protests of the Bangladeshi diaspora which was triggered by the racist murder of 24-year-old Bangladesh expatriate Altab Ali.
The four-month long exhibition begins tomorrow will feature 75 photographs taken by Paul Trevor during the protest by the Bangladeshi diaspora for justice and equal rights. The exhibition will run till September 10.
“They say a photo is worth a thousand words. But sometimes, as in this case, words are essential. This project is an opportunity to add the voices of those who made history to the images of that story,” said photographer Paul Trevor.
Artistic Development Director at Four Corners Carla Mitchell, said, “This history is highly relevant today, with an increase of racist attacks and violence making the headlines. Thanks to National Lottery players we will be able to ensure that this powerful heritage is made publicly accessible for a wide audience of current and future generations.”
“It is important to commemorate Altab Ali Day to remember the racist violence the Bengali community faced in the East End of London, and to celebrate the community’s united defence to defeat the evils of racism,” said Julie Begum, Chair of Swadhinata Trust.
The exhibition will mark the culmination of a major heritage project. Swadhinata Trust is also partnering with Four Corners Gallery and Paul Trevor in this exhibition. With the help of volunteers and original activists the project is to create a record of this watershed moment as told by local people. The exhibition, alongside project oral history interviews, short films and podcasts, will be available as a touring show, and will be lodged at the Bishopsgate Institute Archives.
