Counterpoints Arts

Traces Project

An untold history of contributions to arts and culture from men and women who have sought safety in the UK from conflict and persecution.

1968 

Eva Jiřičná CBE

Eva was born in Zlin, Czechoslovakia where she trained as an architect and came to London in 1968. She was awarded a CBE for services to interior design.

1992 

Hamid Ismailov

Hamid is a poet and author from Uzbekistan, and Writer in Residence at the BBC’s World Service.