Fighting to Be Heard Exhibition: Boxing and Calligraphy

About

Visit Cartwright Hall Art Gallery for a unique exhibition that connects the ancient art of calligraphy with the noble sport of boxing. Fighting to Be Heard features rare items from the Arabic and Urdu collections of the British Library, offering an inspiring perspective on these two seemingly unconnected disciplines.

Date and Time

17 January 2025 – 27 April 2025

Exhibition Highlights

Here’s what visitors can expect at the Fighting to Be Heard exhibition:

• Rare items from the British Library’s Arabic and Urdu collections, as well as selections from the collections of Bradford District Museums & Galleries.
• Personal stories and insights from British South Asian Muslim men involved in boxing and calligraphy.
• Work from acclaimed calligrapher Razwan Ul-Haq and world champion boxer Tasif Khan, founder of Bradford’s Tasif Khan Community Boxing Academy.
• A blend of ancient and contemporary art, with objects ranging from ninth-century calligraphy to modern works.

Why Visit?

This exhibition offers a rare opportunity to explore the surprising connections between calligraphy and boxing, seen through the eyes of Bradford’s British South Asian Muslim community. Featuring personal stories from boxers and trainers, alongside rare and extraordinary artefacts, Fighting to Be Heard challenges perceptions and provides new insights into both disciplines. It’s a powerful and inspiring exhibition that art lovers, sports enthusiasts, and history buffs will find equally fascinating.

Location

The exhibition will be held at Cartwright Hall Art Gallery, Bradford.

Entry

Free entry – no pre-booking required.

Plan Your Visit

Visitors are invited to explore the Fighting to Be Heard exhibition at Cartwright Hall Art Gallery from 17 January to 27 April 2025. With rare collections, personal stories from British South Asian Muslim men, and surprising connections between boxing and calligraphy, this free exhibition is a must-see for anyone interested in art, culture, and history.