Exhibitions / Visual Arts / Display Events
Please note: The listings for BHM have been ‘retained’ to show new viewers what kinds of activities are common during the Black History Month which covers October to November annually. For regular listings visit: Arts and Entertainment
Throughout Oct
AFRICAN CARIBBEAN SPORTING HEROES
A look at the African Caribbean contribution to sport. Venue: Stoke Newington Library, Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0JS. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 356 3000.
Throughout Oct
THE ROOT TO THE FRUIT
An intergenerational oral history project established to document and celebrate the lives of elders from the black Caribbean and African communities who have made outstanding lifetime achievements. Venue: Ealing Central Library, Ealing Broadway Centre, Ealing, W5 5JY. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 825 9278.
Throughout Oct
PEOPLE THAT MADE BLACK HISTORY
From the athletes to the scientists, the activists to the adventurers – delve into the lives and careers of the people who made Black History. Venue: Idea Store Whitechapel, 321 Whitechapel Road, Whitechapel, E1 1BU. All day. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 4332.
Throughout Oct
DREAM TIME
Dream Time–exhibition, exploring history, art and culture of Australian Aborigines. Venue: Idea Store Bow, 1 Gladstone Place, Roman Road, Bow, E3 5ES. Check venue for opening times. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 4332.
Throughout Oct
AFRICAN CULTURE AND TRADITION
A look at some aspects of African culture and tradition. Venue: Woodberry Down Community Library, Community Centre, Kayani Avenue, N4 2HF. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 356 3000.
Throughout Oct
INFLUENTIAL BLACK PEOPLE
A new display in honour of Black History Month, celebrating the achievements and success of key figures in the world. (Available to borrow). Venue: Idea Store Whitechapel, 321 Whitechapel Road, Whitechapel, E1 1BU. All day. Info: 0207 364 1738.
From Oct – Mar 2012
BROADWATER FARM: THE STORY OF A COMMUNITY 1967 – 2010
Built between 1967 and 1971, ‘the Farm’ is home to 4,000 people. It has a chequered history but today after many improvements, the estate has often been referred to as a model of social housing. Venue: Bruce Castle Museum, Lordship Lane, London N17 8NU. Adm: Free.
Sat 1 – 31 Oct
BLACK AND WRITE
A literary installation on the subject of black British icons at Camberwell library for the month featuring work led by spoken word artist Mark Thompson. Venue: at Camberwell Library, 17-21 Camberwell Church Street, SE5 8TR. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 525 2000.
Now – 14 Oct
I AM BY POUKA
The title ‘I AM’ comes from the invisible, something who is and hasn’t been made and has always existed. The main body of the painting is our planet with it’s transformation through time. Adm: Free. Info: www.poukart.com
Now –14 Oct
WALK IN MY SHOES
An exhibition by CASA and SAFE studios artists that depicts the life of a black person they have chosen to celebrate. Venue: Spitalfields Gallery, Business Development Centre, 7–15 Greatorex St, Whitechapel, E1 5NF. 10am–5pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 375 3933 / 0207 247 1892.
Now – 14 Oct
TESTIMONIES
By Lorenzo Belenguer. Londoners’ Stories about the 1948 Olympics Games and London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games Info: www.londonerstestimonies.com
Now – 19 Nov
NETWORK BY SONIA BOYCE
Network is a specially commissioned film by artist Sonia Boyce. Venue: Peckham Space, 89 Peckham High St, SE15 5RS. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 358 9645.
Sat 1 Oct– 30 Nov
INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL
Over 200 exhibitions and events in galleries and venues all over East London including the photofair, photo-lounge, photo-open, portfolio reviews, talks, walks and workshops. Venue: Various venues. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 375 0441.
Mon 3– 29 Oct
PHOTOS OF SHADWELL
Photos of the Shadwell area that reflects the theme of BHM. Venue: Watney Market Library, 30–32 Watney Market, Shadwell, E1 2PR. 10am–6pm, Sat 9am–5pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 790 4039.
Mon 3 – 31 Oct
PETER KYTE: LONDON PHOTO WALL
Peter Kyte is a practising urban and arts photographer. Venue: Town Hall Library, Brent Town Hall, King’s Drive Entrance, Forty Lane, Wembley Middlesex HA9 9HU. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 937 3500.
Mon 3 – 31 Oct
MY FAVOURITE BOOK
Brent Mind. Art display inspired by the favourite books of group members. Brent Mind is a local mental health charity that promotes recovery and wellbeing. Venue: Willesden Green Library, 95 High Rd, Willesden, London NW10 2SF. Adm: Free. Info: 020 8937 3400
Thurs 6 Oct–Spring 2012
UNCOVERING INTER-WAR BLACK HISTORIES
Findings in the Library’s collections relating to black history. It explores the ways in which black individuals and histories either appear or are absent in the records of various women’s rights organisations and individual campaigners. Venue: The Women’s Library, London Metropolitan University, 25 Old Castle St, Aldgate, E1 7NT. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 320 2222.
Sat 8 Oct
FOR KING AND COUNTRY
Your chance to examine objects from the First World War collection and learn more of the personal stories of black soldiers who fought for the British Empire on the Western Front and in Palestine. Venue: Imperial War Museum London, Lambeth Rd, SE1 6HZ. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 416 5320.
Sat 8 – 30 Oct
AFRICANS’ HISTORY IN LIMEHOUSE
Exhibit showcasing photocopies taken from parish registers to show evidence of a Black presence in Limehouse in the 18th and early 19th centuries. No need to book. Venue: Idea Store Chrisp Street, 1 Vesey Path, East India Dock Rd, Poplar, E14 6BT. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 1506.
Tues 11 Oct – 7 Jan 2012
OUR AFRICAN ROOTS
The whole of humanity has its roots in the great continent of Africa. Civilisation began there. This exhibition explores how Hackney’s Africans, from youth to elders, keep and celebrate their own culture in the heart of our city. Venue: Hackney Museum, Ground Floor, Technology and Learning Centre, 1 Reading Lane, E8 1GQ. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 356 3000.
Thurs 13 – 30 Oct
FROM BRONZE TO GOLD
Revered sculptor ‘Fowokan’ George Kelly and leading artists Alvin Kofi and Ken McCalla, document their relationships with the ‘Benin Bronzes’ through sculpture, painting and prints, presenting their modern narrative. Venue: Rich Mix, 35–47 Bethnal Green Rd, Bethnal Green, E1 6LA. Adm: Free Info: 0207 613 7498.
Fri 14 – 15 Oct
RHEMA PUBLICATION & TEENS4CHOICE: BHM PROGRAMME
Fun, friendly, family festival that will celebrate Black history and Brent’s multicultural neighbourhood. Activities include traditional games, storytelling and tales, author talks, filmmaker speeches, art exhibition, dance, music and drama. Venue: Willesden Green Library Centre, 95 High Rd, Willesden, London NW10 2SF. 11am – 6.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: http://bbhmf.wordpress.com/2011
Mon 17– 28 Oct
TOWER HAMLETS COMMUNITY HOUSING
The exhibition is a display of arts, crafts and information to celebrate Black History Month. Venue: THCH Head Office, 285 Commercial Rd, Stepney, E1 2PS. Mon to Fri 10am–4pm Adm: Free. Info: 0207 780 3070.
Tues 18 Oct – 11 Nov
WE’VE ALREADY PAID JOURNEYS AND KINSHIP BY JEAN JOSEPH
Inspired in Ghana, the series of works make up a narrative, featuring mixed media paintings and three-dimensional work. 6pm-9pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 459 1421.
Fri 28 Oct
THE INSPIRATIONAL JOURNEY OF FELA KUTI
A free interactive exhibition for the whole family, including a spectacular fashion show based on the music and life of Fela Kuti. Venue: The Cuming Museum, 151 Walworth Rd, SE17 1RY. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 525 2332.
