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Alexandra Galleries Original Art & Sale |
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This year's original art & print sale will be packed with quality African American art at discounted prices with up to 50% OFF works by selected artists. You will find rare prints and unique oil paintings by emerging British and African artists; we guarantee you won't be disappointed. Meet and greet practising artists and enjoy our presentations and poetry performances. This is a date not to be missed. For more details call Clem Richards on 020 8249 5807. |
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Original Art & Sale Diverse Gallery 62 Atlantic |Road London SW9 8PY 12 – 6pm Admission Free Go to page » |
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Black History Live |
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A fun family day out exploring black heritage and culture Alexandra Galleries will be exhibiting at the first ever Black History Live, the flagship event of this year’s Black History Month. This year sees the United Nations celebrate the ‘International Year for People of African descent’ so why not join Alexandra Galleries and a wealth of other businesses as we make a splash with our own festivities in such an auspicious year. Explore your history, visit the cultural history exhibition, or attend some of the informative seminars with experts on hand to discuss how to discover your past. Educate and Entertain your children at the KIDSZONE, there is something for everyone at Black History Live. BLACK HISTORY LIVE celebrate your culture at this very special event at Wembley Stadium on the 1st - 2nd October 2011. |
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Black History Live Wembley Stadium Wembley London HA9 0WS BHL Opening Times Saturday 1st October: 10am - 6pm Sunday 2nd October: 10am - 5pm |
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2ND ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF GUYANESE ART, MUSIC AND LITERATURE |
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The Queens College of Guyana Association presents an evening of Guyanese art, music and literature in the company of Special Guest Sir Clive Lloyd, CBE, AO. Contributors include, Bogle L'Ouverture, Hansib Publishing, Peepal Tree Press, Alan Cooper, Leila Persaud and Peter Fraser. This is a ticket only event. |
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Kensington Central Library 12 Phillimore Walk Kensington London, W8 7SA 6.00 – 10.00pm Tickets £15.00 (including light refreshments) Further details contact 079 4930 5962 Download event flyer » |
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Better Than Good presents From Bronze to Gold
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Ever since the departure of the Benin bronzes and other works of art from the Yoruba people and the pivotal historical event that took place in 1887, that saw the introduction of African art into the European psyche; an on-going bitter and often controversial debate of cultural identity has ensued. We have come to understand the importance of the influences that these artefacts have had on western art and European thinking. The richness of these unique objects of terracotta, bronze and ivory have become as precious as gold in the hands of their abductors. But what of the influence, impact, value and meaning, that these artworks have had on those who are still culturally and religiously aligned? What are the views of artists and activists of the Diaspora, what are their stories, associations and remembrances of these great works? "From Bronze to Gold" presents the views, stories and thoughts of five artists that explore these intriguing works which have captured the imagination of the world. Forerunner of the Black British arts movement ‘Fowokan’ George Kelly and leading artists Alvin Kofi, Ken McCalla, Jennifer Lewis and Eli Anderson document their own relationships to these works and present the story of those individuals who have never stood up and voiced their views. They will exhibit sculpture and words that represent the spirit of those original artefacts, using modern materials, paintings, lino cut prints and digital media which borrows from the traditional style of the Benin plaques. This exhibition promises to be revealing, thought provoking, exciting and wonderfully bold, leaning on the legacy of works of art from the ancient Kingdom of Benin. Download flyer » |
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Rich Mix 35 - 47 Bethnal Green Road London E1 6LA Box Office 020 7613 7498 Exhibition Special Opening Thursday 13 October 2011, 6.00 – 8.00pm Admission Free Mon – Fri, 9.00 – 11.00pm Sat – Sun, 10.00 – 11.00pm Email: betterthangoodart@yahoo.co.uk Tel: 07802486191/07943437619 |
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