October 2025
Ismatjahan Ravat – Acquisition, Rugby Art Gallery and Museum (2025)
A significant milestone in Ismatjahan Ravat’s career was the acquisition of their work by Rugby Art Gallery and Museum in 2025. The large-scale piece was developed at the Art Riot Collective studio between 2024 and 2025, created over a series of supported studio sessions exploring pattern, texture, colour, and movement. The complexities of Ismatjahan’s painting techniques and the way they build their works in layers is phenomenal.
Ismatjahan, a Coventry-based non-verbal artist, works across painting, textiles, collage, and printmaking. Their practice uses layered imagery and material exploration as a vital form of expression, communicating ideas and experiences beyond words.
As a member of Art Riot Collective, access to an inclusive studio environment has been instrumental in supporting the creation, exhibition, and recognition of their work, contributing to both artistic and professional development. This work will be exhibited as part of #TheFullStoryOfTheRugbyCollection in February 2025—definitely worth seeing!
Key Moments
2025: Work acquired by Rugby Art Gallery and Museum
September 2025: Group exhibition at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum
February 2026: Art Works Together exhibition
2026: Arts Council England-supported residency
