Of Roots and Routes (OR&R) is an independent platform based in London for cultural production, education and collaboration, dedicated to amplifying the creative talents and cultural voices connected to Sudan, while safeguarding, celebrating and sharing its rich cultural identity.

Founded and led by artist and curator Frédérique Cifuentes, OR&R develops exhibitions, commissions, cultural events and international partnerships across visual arts, moving image, music, architecture, design and more.

Through its activities, OR&R generates greater visibility, awareness and new opportunities for artists and creative practitioners whose perspectives, experiences and practices contribute to the evolving cultural narratives of Sudan and its diaspora.
 

Building on the success of its inaugural London exhibition in 2026, OR&R is developing as an itinerant cultural platform, bringing together contributors for exploring how cultural narratives are shaped and shared through artworks, archival materials, design and collectible objects.
 

  OR&R creates spaces for dialogue and creative exchange, placing Sudanese heritage and contemporary creativity at the heart of its work. Its programme supports new forms of creative expression, interdisciplinary connection and engagement with cultural heritage across generations and geographies.
 

Why are we needed?
 

In the context of the ongoing war in Sudan, the destruction and displacement of communities, and the growing threats to the country's cultural heritage and collective memory, the role of arts and culture has never been more important. OR&R advocates for the essential role of arts and culture in sustaining diversity, agency, knowledge and wellbeing.
 

A central pillar of OR&R's ethos is the promotion and empowerment of women. We place women's voices, perspectives and creative leadership at the forefront, recognising their essential contribution to shaping Sudan's cultural landscape, both within the country and across its diaspora.

OR&R seeks to strengthen creative communities, open up new opportunities and design innovative routes through which Sudanese culture can travel, be encountered and continue to thrive.

Contributing Artists:

Fayrouz Omer

Nasra Mamoun
Omeima Mudawi-Rowlings MBE

Aisha Hussein Shariffe

Stefania Indelicato
  

All material presented on this website is copyrighted to Frédérique Cifuentes. 

Any use must receive the author's approval.