Senses of Yemen
Exhibition-in-Residency

Senses of Yemen is a long-term project by Mabrouklyn dedicated to preserving and promoting Yemeni heritage through immersive experiences centred around the five senses: sight, sound, scent, taste and touch. 

Borne of a personal connection to Yemen and a desire to document and celebrate its culture in the face of war and displacement, Senses of Yemen is developing a heritage programme of digital archiving, exhibitions and engaging activities that we plan to tour to Yemeni communities outside of London that are under-served by the heritage sector.

Over June 2025, Mabrouklyn is taking up a research and creative residency in Kunstraum – to give a taste of what we’ve been working on and all we’ve got to come. 

Join us for a public exhibition on Yemeni architecture, pottery, jewellery and fashion – and the people that make, use and wear them – told through two extraordinary collections of artefacts and photography.  Each ticket will not only go to supporting the project, but also open up access to further events including rare film screenings, musical concerts, poetry recitals, coffee tasters, storytelling sessions and more.

Boy climbing the pillars of Barran Temple, also known as the 'Throne of Bilqis' (Queen of Sheba), Marib governorate. [#321 (Senses of Yemen cat. no.). Julian Lush collection, 1989-1990.]

Attendance Details

Attendees of the public exhibition are admitted in 2-hour slots. Each slot includes a guided tour and a chance to engage with the residency space as a whole. Each ticket not only supports the project, but also open up access to other exciting events held in the space.

You can change the date and time of your slot up to a week in advance via Manage Booking in the email confirmation – or 48hrs in advance by reaching out directly by clicking the Contact event organiser at the bottom of this page. 

If you plan to come as a group, let us know and we'd be happy to make extra accommodations.

More info:

• Venue: Kunstraum, 21 Roscoe Street, London EC1Y 8PT
• Public Exhibition Hours: Daily from 10 AM to 5 PM until 30th June
• Residency Work Hours: Daily from 5 PM to 10 PM (closed to the public but contact us to collaborate)
• Ticket Prices:
  • General Admission: £16
  • Concession Tickets: £9
• Pay It Forward Option: Available
• Pre-Paid Concession Tickets: Limited availability; please contact us if interested
• Contact Methods: Email, website (www.mabrouklyn.com), Instagram (@mabrouklynuk), or LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/mabrouklyn/)

We look forward to welcoming you there!

Dress from Tihama. [#567 (Senses of Yemen cat. no.). Helen Lackner collection.]