Collaborations

Insaan Arts proudly collaborates with a growing network of visionary arts organisations that share our commitment to inclusion, heritage, and innovation.

Our cultural partners include:

• Sadler’s Wells East – Ambassador Organisation

Supporting inclusive programming and community-rooted performance at one of the UK’s most prestigious contemporary dance venues.

• Kadam – Asian Music & Dance UK

Promoting excellence in South Asian dance and music through performance, education, and sector development.

• ZerOclassikal

A radical South Asian music development initiative combining a record label, music studio, and artists’ development programme challenging the boundaries of classical and experimental form.

• Amina Khayyam Dance Company

A leading Kathak-based company known for combining dance, narrative, and social justice themes, especially focusing on women’s stories and marginalised communities.

Through these partnerships, Insaan Arts nurtures bold collaborations, intercultural dialogue, and opportunities for British South Asian artists to thrive.

Meet The Team

• Yasmin Whittaker-Khan – Founder & Artistic Director

Leads creative direction, partnerships, programming, and cultural vision.

• Linda Jack – Director & Community Strategy

Supports outreach, social justice programming, and Luton-based development.

• Suniya Qureshie – Director & Cultural Outreach

A seasoned strategist and cultural practitioner with a career spanning government, political campaigning, community development, and the arts. Currently an Integration Officer for Kingston Council’s Afghan Resettlement Programme, she previously worked as a Campaign Manager in Westminster and spent a decade as Senior Strategy Adviser in the Department for Work and Pensions’ International Unit (G20), shaping UK policy on social protection, human rights, and labour markets. She served as Executive Director of the British Pakistan Foundation, strengthening its role as a platform for the British Pakistani diaspora, and later delivered large-scale public events as Business Development Executive at Algebra Consulting. Alongside her policy and political work, Suniya has written and produced six theatrical plays (with a seventh underway), consulted for Oxfam and the Southbank Centre’s Alchemy Festival, and has long-standing involvement in the UK film and arts sector through the Tongues on Fire/UK Asian Film Festival, Southbank Alchemy Festival, and partnerships with Asia House, the RSA, and the BFI.

• Lawrence Joffe – Director & Research Lead

Historian and journalist shaping archival and documentary storytelling.

• Komal Awais – Social Media Programmer

Leads digital engagement, storytelling, and social media strategy across platforms.

• Waheed Khalid – Photography & Digital Consultant

Supports the visual identity of Insaan Arts through photography, media archiving, and digital design.

• Afnaan Khan

Oversees film production, direction, and moving image projects tied to heritage and identity.

• Zeeshan Tahir – Treasurer

Manages budgeting, accounts, and financial compliance for the CIC.

FAQs

What is Insaan Arts?

A UK community interest company celebrating British South Asian cultures.

Who do you support?

We centre voices often excluded, including LGBTQ+ artists and emerging creatives.

What kinds of events do you host?

We produce performances, workshops, festivals, and digital content across music, dance, film, and literature.

How can I get involved?

Join our workshops or volunteer at events to connect with the community.

Where are you based?

We operate primarily in the UK, focusing on British South Asian communities.

How do you promote social justice?

By creating inclusive platforms that amplify underrepresented voices through art and dialogue.

Our Home

Based in the heart of London, insaan arts thrives where cultures meet and stories unfold.

Hours

By Appointment Only