Fragments of existence: Testimonies of life with no recourse to public funds (NRPF) – an exhibition

Fragments of Existence is an exhibition of mixed media artworks which illuminate people’s experiences of having No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF).

Artwork is monochrome. White strokes of paint suggest movement like water, with white paint in certain areas looking like eyes.

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Fragments of existence: Testimonies of life with no recourse to public funds (NRPF) – an exhibition

16 May 2026 - 27 May 2026

Rich Mix
35-47 Bethnal Green Road
London
E1 6LA
United Kingdom

NRPF is an immigration condition which prevents people from accessing welfare support, social housing and other services.

Based on personal accounts of people living with NRPF, this exhibition uses text, photography, painting and poetry to invite audiences to understand the reality of internal and everyday borders.

Curation by Alice Millar, in collaboration with the Shadows research team.

Associated activities

Workshop: Gathering fragments and tracing threads

Take part in an art-making experience led by Meera Shakti Osborne to learn more about the exhibition and celebrate its contributors. Participants will create a collective, evolving sculptural artwork shaped by who we are and our connections to each other.