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Announcing Yemen: Say hello to connect

Described by the UN as the ‘world’s worst’ humanitarian crisis - what is the true human cost of the ongoing conflict in Yemen, and how can we understand it in the context of our own lives?

We’re proud to announce Yemen: Say hello to connect, a travelling digital artwork made in collaboration with Imperial War Museum North as part of their Yemen: Inside a Crisis exhibition.

Created with Artist Vicky Clarke and Creative Technologist Chris Ball, with poetry written and performed by Amerah Saleh, Yemen: Say hello to connect takes the conversation beyond the museum’s walls, inviting you to connect with the real issues people are facing in Yemen right now.

Where do you choose to travel when fuel is limited?
What happens to your future when the schools close?
And who gets to drink when the water runs dry?

Step inside this interactive installation to discover Yemeni stories and explore the choices people have to make every day.

Launch event at Hatch

Join us for a very special launch event at Hatch, 13 June 3-10pm. Experience the artwork, see Amerah Saleh perform, and catch a live broadcast from local arts and culture station, Reform Radio.

Find out more

Programme of pop-up events

HATCH
13th June, 3-10pm (launch)
14th June, 10am-6pm

Piccadilly Train Station
26-27 July, 10am-6pm

Great Northern Warehouse
31 Aug- 1 Sept, 10am-6pm

University of Manchester
9-10 Oct, 10am-6pm

Yemen: Inside a Crisis at Imperial War Museum North

Yemen: Inside a Crisis is the UK’s first exhibition to address Yemen’s on-going conflict and humanitarian crisis. Showcasing around 50 objects and photographs, many of which have been exclusively sourced from Yemen, alongside personal stories, the exhibition gives insight into the realities faced by Yemenis every day, as well as their incredible resilience.

Imperial War Museum North
Until 26 January 2019

Yemen: Say hello to connect is created by FutureEverything and commissioned by Imperial War Museum. The artwork was created with Vicky Clarke, Chris Ball and Amerah Saleh. With thanks to Kunstruct.