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Acts of Rebellion – Black History, Black Futures Month

October 31, 2015

Acts of Rebellion 

A day of events presented by October Gallery Education, to coincide with the exhibition, Aubrey Williams: Realm of the Sun. Join us to explore the history of black British communities engaged in acts of rebellion and innovation through creative platforms. We will reflect on black history and culture through pivotal movements within art, language and sound that challenged the status quo. Taking this history and placing it in today’s context, will parallels or ruptures with the past reveal possible futures?

Historically, creative movements that challenge the establishment have grown to inform popular culture, creating hybrid identities. But what counts as an act of rebellion? Is it defined by the agent or the context? Over the course of 3 ‘acts’ (sessions), we will examine black histories through the impact of ‘rule breaking’ within artistic communities. Focussing on visual arts, music and literature, we will unpick the connections between rebellion, identity and creative power. How have artistic innovations affected the political landscape of today? And to what extent are artistsdealing with racial identity differently?

 

ACT1′
2.00pm-4.00pm
The Power of Language, interactive workshop: Kayo Chingonyi, prize winning writer(Poetry review, Wasafiri, The Best British Poetry).


ACT2′
4.30pm-5.30pm
Artists in conversation: Kimathi Donkor (Tate, Iniva, Peckham Platform), Paterson Joseph (Peep Show, Babylon, Othello).

‘ACT3’
6.00pm- 9.00pm
Film screenings and D.J event with Soft Wax (Deptford Dub Club, Deptford X, Dilston Grove Gallery).

£3.00 for DJ event only, entry from 7 pm

 

Caribbean café and refreshments available.

 

Acts 1 – 3 will take place on the 2nd floor of the gallery, accessible by stairs only. 

The evening DJ event will take place on the ground floor of the Gallery.  

 

Venue

24 Old Gloucester St0
United Kingdom WC1N London

Organiser

Acts of Rebellion