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DESIblitz Truck Art Bus: the Museum on Wheels

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About DESIblitz Truck Art Bus: the Museum on Wheels

Experience the Museum on Wheels at Aston Hall

 

This summer, Birmingham Museums brings objects and handling pieces to you with a unique cultural experience like no other.

Join us in the grounds of Aston Hall for a special free event featuring the vibrant DESIblitz Truck Art Bus, transformed into a mobile museum for the day!

In partnership with DESIblitz we’re taking history beyond the walls and into the community. Inspired by our popular Museum in a Box collection, the Truck Art Bus will showcase a curated selection of fascinating handling objects from the museum, giving visitors a rare chance to explore artefacts, stories and heritage up close and on the move.

Come aboard and discover a living, travelling exhibition that celebrates the diverse histories of Birmingham. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a curious explorer, or a family looking for an inspiring day out, this is a fantastic opportunity to engage with museum treasures in a fresh, accessible and fun way.

 

About the DESIblitz Truck Art Bus

The DESIblitz Truck Art Bus is a unique and eye-catching mobile cultural space, transformed through the vibrant and intricate style of traditional South Asian truck art. More than just a vehicle, it’s a moving canvas for storytelling, creativity, and connection.

At the heart of its design is the work of Haider Ali, one of Pakistan’s most celebrated truck artists. Based in Karachi, Haider is internationally renowned for preserving and evolving the rich visual language of truck art, a form deeply rooted in folk tradition and cultural pride. His striking hand-painted patterns, calligraphy, and symbolic imagery bring the bus to life, turning it into a rolling work of art that celebrates identity and heritage.

The Truck Art Bus travels across the UK as a mobile museum, pop-up exhibition space, and creative hub, reaching communities often underrepresented in mainstream arts and culture. From festivals and schools to heritage sites and high streets, it invites people aboard to engage with storytelling, history, and live experiences in new and unexpected ways.

This is not just a bus, it’s a platform for cultural exchange, inclusivity, and inspiration.
 

 

This is a free event taking place in the grounds of Aston Hall.

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