***West Africa: Word, Symbol, Song at British Library***
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@ The British Library
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB
"Delve into the history and culture of West Africa without leaving central London as the British Library presents West Africa: World, Symbol, Song.
This ambitious exhibition showcases literature, faith, politics and music from Ghana, Nigeria, Maliand other nations from the region. Spanning the various empires of the Middle Ages through to colonialism, resistance, independence and modern life, there is a vast range of intriguing and informative items on display.
Highlights from the archives include rare pamphlets, film, audio, textiles and manuscripts that detail everything from protest songs to the thoughts and ideas of leading West African literary figures and leaders. Of particular note is an annotated manuscript for a poem written by Africa’s first Nobel prize winner, Wole Soyinka. Littered with doodles and corrections, it contains the basis of his famous poem Idanre, a work inspired by a deep mythological experience. Also celebrate work by the internationally acclaimed musician and human rights activist, Fela Kuti.
The guest consultant for the exhibition is Dr Gus Casely-Hayford, the writer and presenter of Lost Kingdoms of Africa."
http://www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/event/42342546-west-africa-word-symbol-song-at-the-british-library
***No Colour Bar: Black British Art in Action from 1960 to 9990***
@ The Guildhall Art Gallery, Guildhall Yard, London EC2V 5AE
Untill 24/01/16
"Guildhall Art Gallery's upcoming exhibition is an innovative look at Black British cultural identities, heritage and creative voices - and the struggle Black British artists faced to have their voices heard - from the 1960s to the 1990s. Prominent Black artists include Eddie Chambers, Sonia Boyce and Denzil Forrester.
The show runs until January 24th 2016, and includes a multi-sensory recreation of the Walter Rodney bookshop created by renowned artist and curator Dr Michael McMillian and Dubmorphology, sound and visual specialists, that sits at the heart of the exhibition.
Influenced by the emergence of newly independent African and Caribbean states, global liberation struggles, the fight against unfair discrimination and an insistence on dignified citizenship within Britain, these artists found expression by way of ‘creation for liberation’. The exhibition will explore these struggles and celebrate their contribution through four powerful themes: ‘Elbow Room’, ‘Broad Shoulders’, ‘Clenched Fists’ and ‘Open Arms’.
The Guildhall Art Gallery is part of the City of London’s evolving ‘cultural hub’ and will be open daily providing visitors with a unique opportunity to explore the significance of Black British culture and the importance of its historical contribution to the UK."
http://www.allinlondon.co.uk/whats-on.php?event=157567
***Shoes: Pleasure And Pain at Victoria & Albert Museum. ***
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***The Fabric of India***
- "Unravelling the technical mastery and ingenuity of Indian textiles – from ancient fragments to contemporary fashion."
- http://www.artfund.org/what-to-see/exhibitions/2015/10/03/the-fabric-of-india-exhibition
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