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Rubbena

Aurangzeb-Tariq

Artworks
2023

Rubbena (Self Portrait)
2022

Change
2024

Dismissive

Dismissive

Risks

Risks

Let Him!

Let Him!

Dismissive

Dismissive

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Artworks
2022

Childhood Mood Yellow

Childhood Mood Yellow

Childhood Mood Blue

Childhood Mood Blue

Childhood Mood Green

Childhood Mood Green

Childhood Mood Yellow

Childhood Mood Yellow

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Not Frameless

Not Frameless

Energy Evolves

Energy Evolves

Frame Free

Frame Free

Not Frameless

Not Frameless

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BSL Act Now

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IMG_3272

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Muted Chair

Muted Chair

I am not what you see

I am not what you see

Mona Rubbena

Mona Rubbena

Muted Chair

Muted Chair

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A Good Place to Start

LA - a note to follow SO 7_8

LA - a note to follow SO 7_8

LA - a note to follow SO 6_8

LA - a note to follow SO 6_8

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LA - a note to follow SO 7_8

LA - a note to follow SO 7_8

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Drawings
2021

Do I need to spell it out for you?

Do I need to spell it out for you?

Do I need to spell it out for you?

Do I need to spell it out for you?

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Lockdown Drawings
2020

Emotions

Emotions

Oct 2020

Self Portrait

Self Portrait

Charcoal on paper 99cm x 146cm September 2020

Locked

Locked

150cm x 112cm charcoal drawing on paper (April 2020)

Emotions

Emotions

Oct 2020

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Artwork

2019

'Our World' May 2019

'Our World' May 2019

'Our Language' May 2019

'Our Language' May 2019

Work on paper 1

Work on paper 1

'Our World' May 2019

'Our World' May 2019

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East London Marriage 2018

New Family

New Family

You (Groom)

You (Groom)

The Addition

The Addition

New Family

New Family

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Artworks
2021

Green Raindrops

Green Raindrops

Not 50 Colours

Not 50 Colours

Seven

Seven

Green Raindrops

Green Raindrops

1/8

Don't You Dare

February 2020

Clouded Judgement

Clouded Judgement

Oil & wax on canvas

Won't Hear

Won't Hear

Oil & wax on canvas

Fake Self

Fake Self

Oil & wax on canvas

Clouded Judgement

Clouded Judgement

Oil & wax on canvas

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ITV May 2019

Commisioned by ITV

ITV May 2019 1

ITV May 2019 1

ITV May 2019 2

ITV May 2019 2

ITV May 2019 3

ITV May 2019 3

ITV May 2019 1

ITV May 2019 1

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10 Seconds Catwalk Models

Catwalk Models

Catwalk Models

Catwalk Models

Catwalk Models

Catwalk Models

Catwalk Models

Catwalk Models

Catwalk Models

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Coronavirus Art
2020

Diversity isn't Equality

Diversity isn't Equality

61cm x 61cm (oil on canvas) September 2020

Zoom

Zoom

(July 2020) Size: 61 cm x 61 cm Oil on canvas

Out of Order 8

Out of Order 8

Diversity isn't Equality

Diversity isn't Equality

61cm x 61cm (oil on canvas) September 2020

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Don't Be Offended
December 2019

Falling

Falling

Oil on paper (Jan 2020)

Black Box

Black Box

Oil on canvas (Jan 2020)

Stupid Like You

Stupid Like You

Oil on canvas board

Falling

Falling

Oil on paper (Jan 2020)

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Translating the Deaf Self 2018

Translating the Deaf Self 1

Translating the Deaf Self 1

Translating the Deaf Self 2

Translating the Deaf Self 2

Translating the Deaf Self 4

Translating the Deaf Self 4

Translating the Deaf Self 1

Translating the Deaf Self 1

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Artwork

2017

Artwork 2017

Artwork 2017

Artwork 2017

Artwork 2017

Artwork 2017

Artwork 2017

Artwork 2017

Artwork 2017

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Self Portrait

2017

Self-portrait 2017

Self-portrait 2017

Self-portrait 2017

Self-portrait 2017

Self-portrait 2017

Self-portrait 2017

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Audiovisibility

2016

Audiovisibility 2016

Audiovisibility 2016

Audiovisibility 2016

Audiovisibility 2016

Audiovisibility 2016

Audiovisibility 2016

Audiovisibility 2016

Audiovisibility 2016

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Containing the Uncontainable

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Time Lapse Drawings

Artworks
2016

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IMG_9597

IMG_9595

IMG_9672

IMG_9597

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Artworks April 2016

Co-ordination

2014

Hearing Clinic 2013

Where do we belong? 1

Where do we belong? 1

Where do we belong? 1

Where do we belong? 1

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Rich Mix Exhibition 2013

Whirlpool Muddle

Whirlpool Muddle

Tinnus

Lonesome Me

Whirlpool Muddle

Whirlpool Muddle

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Hands
2013

HandsUntitled2013

HandsUntitled2013

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HandsUntitled2013

HandsUntitled2013

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Unheard Until Marriage 2011

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DSC06681

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Artworks
2008

3_4 september

3_4 september

4_4 september

4_4 september

3_4 september

3_4 september

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Artworks
2000

Our Buildings

Our Buildings

Not Intense

Not Intense

Double Buildings

Double Buildings

Our Buildings

Our Buildings

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Coordination

Coordination

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Space

2013

Flowers

Collage

Based on Space

Flowers

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Camouflage
2012

CamouflageMoves2012

CamouflageMoves2012

CamouflageMotion2012

CamouflageMotion2012

CamouflageDance2012

CamouflageDance2012

CamouflageMoves2012

CamouflageMoves2012

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Pre 2010

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17092009298

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17092009291

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Room Full of Memories 2004

Room Full of Memories 2004

Room Full of Memories 2004

Room Full of Memories 2004

Room Full of Memories 2004

Room Full of Memories 2004

Room Full of Memories 2004

Room Full of Memories 2004

Room Full of Memories 2004

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Artworks
1996

Blue

Blue

Pink

Pink

Green

Green

Blue

Blue

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Yellow Cochlear Implant

Yellow Cochlear Implant

Yellow Hearing aid

Yellow Hearing aid

Orange Cochlear Implant

Orange Cochlear Implant

Yellow Cochlear Implant

Yellow Cochlear Implant

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Deafening Silence 2013

Deafening Silence

Deafening Silence

Deafening Silence

Deafening Silence

Deafening Silence

Deafening Silence

Deafening Silence

Deafening Silence

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Expectations
2011

Temptations_Nov_2011_RAT

Temptations_Nov_2011_RAT

Dreams_Nov_2011_RAT

Dreams_Nov_2011_RAT

Dark Night

Dark Night

Temptations_Nov_2011_RAT

Temptations_Nov_2011_RAT

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MRI

MRI-SCAN2000

MRI-SCAN2000

MRI-SCAN2000

MRI-SCAN2000

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Artworks
2001

Pakistan after Rainfall

Pakistan after Rainfall

Pakistan after Rainfall

Pakistan after Rainfall

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Artworks
1995

Rimes Mine 1_4

Rimes Mine 1_4

Rimes Mine 2_4

Rimes Mine 2_4

Dance 3/4 1994

Dance 3/4 1994

Rimes Mine 1_4

Rimes Mine 1_4

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Degree Show Piece 1992

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Exciting day ahead for Royal School for the Deaf Derby (RSDD). Children artworks are on display for one month at @artcore_uk with @deaf_mosaic The exhibition definitely looking great, make sure you get the time to visit also has a lovely cafe to relax and enjoy the experience. Tonight is the opening night! #derby #deafcommunity #deafartists https://decibels.org.uk

Exciting day ahead for Royal School for the Deaf Derby (RSDD). Children artworks are on display for one month at @artcore_uk with @deaf_mosaic The exhibition definitely looking great, make sure you get the time to visit also has a lovely cafe to relax and enjoy the experience. Tonight is the opening night! #derby #deafcommunity #deafartists https://decibels.org.uk

Assumption 2024 (Sept 2024) oil on canvas 80cm x 80cm. Here is the colour, did you guess right? Now this series is completed check out the full journey here: https://www.rubbena.com/artworks-2024

Assumption 2024 (Sept 2024) oil on canvas 80cm x 80cm. Here is the colour, did you guess right? Now this series is completed check out the full journey here: https://www.rubbena.com/artworks-2024

Without a thought I just decided to paint this piece. It has been going on and on in my mind, the feeling, with that colour, making no sense. Finally I decided to just let it go and see the result. #studiotime #newoilpainting what do you see/feel? #artist #michealhardingoils guess the colour …. 😀

Without a thought I just decided to paint this piece. It has been going on and on in my mind, the feeling, with that colour, making no sense. Finally I decided to just let it go and see the result. #studiotime #newoilpainting what do you see/feel? #artist #michealhardingoils guess the colour …. 😀

Celebrations of Hands they decided to call this. They are ready to be displayed at @artcore_uk with @deaf_mosaic together this will bring together a stronger #deafyouthcommunity #deafyouth #exhibition They really do rock!

Celebrations of Hands they decided to call this. They are ready to be displayed at @artcore_uk with @deaf_mosaic together this will bring together a stronger #deafyouthcommunity #deafyouth #exhibition They really do rock!

#internationalweekofsignlanguages celebrate achievements as the first Deaf British Pakistani Muslim Artist and Art Psychotherapist to accomplish the following. Images Artwork created for Springfield Hospital Bluebell Ward Deaf Adults in-patient ward commissioned by @_hospitalrooms (2022) permanent display. Next Image Artwork created for solo exhibition Matchlight: illuminating dead Identity, Mental Health & the Therapeutic Process of Art @dyerartscenter (2024) Leading next image meeting Deaf Art therapists in USA, New Zealand great way to celebrate international week of sign languages. @baat_org @dva_uk

#internationalweekofsignlanguages celebrate achievements as the first Deaf British Pakistani Muslim Artist and Art Psychotherapist to accomplish the following. Images Artwork created for Springfield Hospital Bluebell Ward Deaf Adults in-patient ward commissioned by @_hospitalrooms (2022) permanent display. Next Image Artwork created for solo exhibition Matchlight: illuminating dead Identity, Mental Health & the Therapeutic Process of Art @dyerartscenter (2024) Leading next image meeting Deaf Art therapists in USA, New Zealand great way to celebrate international week of sign languages. @baat_org @dva_uk

Reflection on life of being deaf, listening to my mum telling me how she interviewed professionals before meeting me. Anyone who refused to meet mum first she told them ‘my daughter is not going to study here!’ 😂🫨😵‍💫🤣 #parentofdeafchild my books tell my journey, my art gives meanings (new painting 🙂), humour is good therapy. Feel proud to be part of #internationadayofsignlanguages you never know what you learn and discover!

Reflection on life of being deaf, listening to my mum telling me how she interviewed professionals before meeting me. Anyone who refused to meet mum first she told them ‘my daughter is not going to study here!’ 😂🫨😵‍💫🤣 #parentofdeafchild my books tell my journey, my art gives meanings (new painting 🙂), humour is good therapy. Feel proud to be part of #internationadayofsignlanguages you never know what you learn and discover!

Happy International Day of Sign Languages, let’s talk about Deaf Rights access to sign language. Without full access to sign language and/or speech a deaf person will have low self esteem and confidence. Would struggle to make their own informed choices, follow their dreams, choose for themselves to sign or speak, to learn with barriers. Give them Rights to fair and equal access to choose any dream! Remove the barriers. #internationaldayofsignlanguages #deafrights Artworks created by young deaf teens and adults. They are no different to every one of you!

Happy International Day of Sign Languages, let’s talk about Deaf Rights access to sign language. Without full access to sign language and/or speech a deaf person will have low self esteem and confidence. Would struggle to make their own informed choices, follow their dreams, choose for themselves to sign or speak, to learn with barriers. Give them Rights to fair and equal access to choose any dream! Remove the barriers. #internationaldayofsignlanguages #deafrights Artworks created by young deaf teens and adults. They are no different to every one of you!

In preparation for the #deafschool #deafchildren artworks to be displayed with @deaf_mosaic they are gonna be super impressed with the opportunity @artcore_uk opening on 4th October 2024.

In preparation for the #deafschool #deafchildren artworks to be displayed with @deaf_mosaic they are gonna be super impressed with the opportunity @artcore_uk opening on 4th October 2024.

Come and have some fun with me creating Marvellous Me portrait with @fiona_art_official @britishlibrary celebrating #internationaldayofsignlanguages

Come and have some fun with me creating Marvellous Me portrait with @fiona_art_official @britishlibrary celebrating #internationaldayofsignlanguages

This is one of my sons early paintings age 4, when he first painted he didn’t like to get messy but loved the colours. Next images leads to his exhibition today in central London. @razatari

This is one of my sons early paintings age 4, when he first painted he didn’t like to get messy but loved the colours. Next images leads to his exhibition today in central London. @razatari

Great fun for the families with @dealtoshot @deafgatheringcymru @chapterartscentre

Great fun for the families with @dealtoshot @deafgatheringcymru @chapterartscentre

Splat! Just so much fun and laughter, brilliant way to create famous painting through play! @chapterartscentre @deafgatheringcymru

Splat! Just so much fun and laughter, brilliant way to create famous painting through play! @chapterartscentre @deafgatheringcymru

Lovely to take part @vb_deaf_artist workshop at @deafgatheringcymru @chapterartscentre

Lovely to take part @vb_deaf_artist workshop at @deafgatheringcymru @chapterartscentre

Artwork created ‘Music & not me’ I guess I wasn’t paying full attention and went into the abstract contemporary mode, free flow my marks with the paints with the sound of music @ruthflute @miriamdubois_music @chapterartscentre @deafgatheringcymru

Artwork created ‘Music & not me’ I guess I wasn’t paying full attention and went into the abstract contemporary mode, free flow my marks with the paints with the sound of music @ruthflute @miriamdubois_music @chapterartscentre @deafgatheringcymru

Buzzing with energy today with @ruthflute @miriamdubois_music workshop learning once again more about music through visual art, such an inspirational opportunity @deafgatheringcymru @chapterartscentre

Buzzing with energy today with @ruthflute @miriamdubois_music workshop learning once again more about music through visual art, such an inspirational opportunity @deafgatheringcymru @chapterartscentre

Let’s see what happens tonight. It’s Open Mic a chance to show off your talents!! Oh yeah I am the MC for @deafgatheringcymru this is a serious surprise isn’t it?? 🫣🤣🫣 @jonnycotsen

Let’s see what happens tonight. It’s Open Mic a chance to show off your talents!! Oh yeah I am the MC for @deafgatheringcymru this is a serious surprise isn’t it?? 🫣🤣🫣 @jonnycotsen

@deafgatheringcymru Inspiring Deaf Role Models and their journeys #rolemodels #deaf @ruthflute @shaunfitzgeraldofficial @ms.lnsx And many more with us!!!

@deafgatheringcymru Inspiring Deaf Role Models and their journeys #rolemodels #deaf @ruthflute @shaunfitzgeraldofficial @ms.lnsx And many more with us!!!

Are we ready???! Finally kids are back at school. Mums are back with coffee breaks. Dads are back with pickups. Let’s have some great learning and challenges ahead with positive vibes! Time for me to begin to share the next #artistjourney which I am excited to share. All in good time. But first back to #deafled #workshop here we go! #scotlandexplore

Are we ready???! Finally kids are back at school. Mums are back with coffee breaks. Dads are back with pickups. Let’s have some great learning and challenges ahead with positive vibes! Time for me to begin to share the next #artistjourney which I am excited to share. All in good time. But first back to #deafled #workshop here we go! #scotlandexplore

Who is coming!! This weekend a must see!! #deaffestival #deafgathering #deafculture #deafartists #arts are you gonna join me!? Open Mic for you to perform, share your skills, opportunity opportunity opportunity not to be missed!! #openmic

Who is coming!! This weekend a must see!! #deaffestival #deafgathering #deafculture #deafartists #arts are you gonna join me!? Open Mic for you to perform, share your skills, opportunity opportunity opportunity not to be missed!! #openmic

I have no words and total appreciations - thank you @_hospitalrooms @s_i_p_h_i_w_e for such thoughtful gift. What a lovely surprise when my day wasn’t going to plan! 🙌🏾❤️🙌🏾❤️🙌🏾 #arrworkshops #deaflead #deafartist #deafcommunity #bsltour #mentalhealthanddeafness

I have no words and total appreciations - thank you @_hospitalrooms @s_i_p_h_i_w_e for such thoughtful gift. What a lovely surprise when my day wasn’t going to plan! 🙌🏾❤️🙌🏾❤️🙌🏾 #arrworkshops #deaflead #deafartist #deafcommunity #bsltour #mentalhealthanddeafness

@the_globe #deafactors leading

@the_globe #deafactors leading

Hope everyone had a good summer - rest, eat, sleep, fun, family and friends full of joy and exploration or just some time out.

Hope everyone had a good summer - rest, eat, sleep, fun, family and friends full of joy and exploration or just some time out.

Did you miss the #bsltour at @hayward.gallery before the exhibition go and see learn about the @blackhistory discoveries explorers inventors of our history #tavaresstachan #blackstar art with African hair!! Black roles models that were never talked about did amazing things!

Did you miss the #bsltour at @hayward.gallery before the exhibition go and see learn about the @blackhistory discoveries explorers inventors of our history #tavaresstachan #blackstar art with African hair!! Black roles models that were never talked about did amazing things!

A start of a new chapter - this deep feeling with #yellowoilpainting #squarepainting let’s see where this gonna take me. #oilpncanvas #michaelharding #artist Please dry fast!!!!!

A start of a new chapter - this deep feeling with #yellowoilpainting #squarepainting let’s see where this gonna take me. #oilpncanvas #michaelharding #artist Please dry fast!!!!!

While giving a #bsltour it was pointed out to me this book, without my awareness that I was in this book!

What a lovely surprise and honour to be part of the
@_hospitalrooms and @swlstg commission to celebrate diversity and our cultures together through #art and #mentalhealth Thank You 🤩

While giving a #bsltour it was pointed out to me this book, without my awareness that I was in this book!

What a lovely surprise and honour to be part of the
@_hospitalrooms and @swlstg commission to celebrate diversity and our cultures together through #art and #mentalhealth Thank You 🤩

#bsltour today with a different includes an opportunity to take part with the #digitalartschool session. There are 50 sessions FREE online to learn new skills from artists. Do take a look @_hospitalrooms Exhibition allow you to feel free to explore, create and if you wish to leave your artwork to be included on the wall!

Thank you for those attended with sharing with many food for thoughts in the discussion. Discovering many similarities of our histories and #mentalhealth

#bsltour today with a different includes an opportunity to take part with the #digitalartschool session. There are 50 sessions FREE online to learn new skills from artists. Do take a look @_hospitalrooms Exhibition allow you to feel free to explore, create and if you wish to leave your artwork to be included on the wall!

Thank you for those attended with sharing with many food for thoughts in the discussion. Discovering many similarities of our histories and #mentalhealth

@comedyray is definitely the one to watch! So funny!! Sharing great stories, too funny, too similar to my world being #deaf in a hearing environment. #signlanguage #comdey @edfringe great for #childofdeafofadults #britishsignlanguage #familiesofdeafchildren @monkey.barrel.comedy go and see it!! Or follow on for the next tour!

@comedyray is definitely the one to watch! So funny!! Sharing great stories, too funny, too similar to my world being #deaf in a hearing environment. #signlanguage #comdey @edfringe great for #childofdeafofadults #britishsignlanguage #familiesofdeafchildren @monkey.barrel.comedy go and see it!! Or follow on for the next tour!

#bsltour About: Tavares Strachan: There Is Light Somewhere. Where: Hayward Gallery, London. When: 22nd August 2024 at 4:30pm. Tickets: £8 can pay on arrival. Tavares Strachan discovers the history of roles played by Black people who are not mentioned in history. This video shares a story about a bronze sculpture, a portrait of a black women who escaped slavery and helped save many lives to escape. Scars on her face are filled with a poem by the artist about her. There is so much to discover in this exhibition, join me.

#bsltour About: Tavares Strachan: There Is Light Somewhere. Where: Hayward Gallery, London. When: 22nd August 2024 at 4:30pm. Tickets: £8 can pay on arrival. Tavares Strachan discovers the history of roles played by Black people who are not mentioned in history. This video shares a story about a bronze sculpture, a portrait of a black women who escaped slavery and helped save many lives to escape. Scars on her face are filled with a poem by the artist about her. There is so much to discover in this exhibition, join me.

BSL Tour: Saturday 24th August. Where: Hauser & Wirth Gallery Address: 23 Savile Row London Time: 10am-11am. Join me @_hospitalrooms. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/deaf-led-tour-digital-art-school-bsl-tour-with-rubbena-aurangzeb-tariq-tickets-949883195207?aff=oddtdtcreator

BSL Tour: Saturday 24th August. Where: Hauser & Wirth Gallery Address: 23 Savile Row London Time: 10am-11am. Join me @_hospitalrooms. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/deaf-led-tour-digital-art-school-bsl-tour-with-rubbena-aurangzeb-tariq-tickets-949883195207?aff=oddtdtcreator

Before summer is out, with #keystage1 #deafchildren created final #amours designs with personal identities a representation of themselves - great results, leading them to march back to school with super shields! Enjoy summer with much fun. Workshop was at @wallacemuseum education team.

Before summer is out, with #keystage1 #deafchildren created final #amours designs with personal identities a representation of themselves - great results, leading them to march back to school with super shields! Enjoy summer with much fun. Workshop was at @wallacemuseum education team.

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