On Saturday 22nd June 2024, the Krio Descendants Union - United Kingdom and Ireland's Untold Stories project - in collaboration with the Africa Centre - will be hosting a discussion event with the amazing 101-year-old Lauretta - West Africa's own Vera Lynn. Lauretta's father was from Sierra Leone and she also belonged to the same…
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Presented by Gallery M Platform, the J/M Gallery on Portobello Road will be hosting a new exhibition in March - The Moment of Coexistence. This exhibition will showcase new works by three artists, Tong Wu, Beom Jun and Jeah Hyuck. Tong Wu and Beom Jun are returning artists to the gallery whilst Jeah Hyuck is…
As part of the Art on the Underground series, a newly commissioned iteration of Barby Asante's work Declaration of Independence will be on display at Notting Hill Gate Underground Station. This exhibit in Notting Hill will join further displays at Stratford and Bethnal Green stations.
(Credit: Benedict Johnson)
The series of works reflects on how declarations,…
50 Plaques & Places will be an exhibition taking place at The Tabernacle (5th - 28th October) to coincide with Black History Month. The exhibition is curated by Gloria Daniel, the founder of TTEACH Plaques - Transatlantic Trafficked Enslaved African Corrective Historical Plaques - a descendant-led initiative that campaigns for reparative interventions and permanent plaques…