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‘What can a taxi ride tell you about a city?’ Dhaqan Collective presents ‘The People’s Carriage’

By Sarski Anderson  Monday May 5, 2025

Confluence, MAYK’s ambitious long-form artist residency project, is now in its final stage.

Alongside Howl Yuan, Ramelle Williams and Iman Sultan-West, Dhaqan Collective – led by Fozia Ismail and Ayan Cilmi – were selected to pursue creative explorations of our changing city.

They are now ready to share their work, in an immersive installation that invites people to ask: “What can a taxi ride tell you about a city?”

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At Redcliffe Wharf, visitors are invited to discover The People’s Carriage, following the myriad journeys across Bristol through sound, light and narrative history.

Dhaqan Collective, The People’s Carriage – photo: MAYK

The experience will unfold inside a stationary taxi, and promises to reveal “Bristol’s many layers, through the voices of those who know it’s streets best”.

Refreshments will be provided after the event.

The People’s Carriage – Dhaqan Collective is at Redcliffe Wharf on May 7-8, with free bookable 35 minute time slots running from 2-8pm daily. For more information, visit www.confluence-bristol.com.

Main photo: MAYK

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