Staffordshire St presents | Figures by BISONNE opening and In-Conversation with Paula Akpan

Staffordshire St presents Figures curated by BISONNE, an exhibition during Black History Month celebrating the notable figures from Black British History pre-1948 which marked the arrival of HMP Windrush. 

Join us for the launch party and an exclusive In-Conversation with historian and author of When We Ruled: The Rise and Fall of Twelve African Queens and Warriors, Paula Akpan.

Info:

Thursday 9 October
6 - 9pm 

In-Coversation with Paula Akpan
7 - 8pm  

Figures will be open 8 - 12 October, with Artist Tours everyday at 2pm

Tickets:
Free but RSVP essential

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About the exhibition:

Staffordshire St presents Figure curated by BISONNE, an exhibition showcasing the work of artist and writer Varaidzo, displaying an ongoing archival series that documents notable figures from Black British History before 1948, the year HMT Windrush arrived. Over 100 digitally drawn works revive faded photographs and blurred film footage, informed by first-hand accounts that capture each subject’s uniqueness and legacy.

Many of the figures including Dr Harold Moody, Ronald Moody, and Una Marson lived locally to Staffordshire St on Queen’s Road, now marked with a blue plaque in their honour

Accessibility: There is step-free access to the gallery via the door to the left hand side of the main entrance. There is a wheelchair accessible toilet. The event will be taking place in the exhibition space, which is a large open room with bright lighting and some seating available.

Staffordshire St is an independent project space in Peckham, South East London. The venue facilitates arts and cultural events and provides affordable studios for artists, makers and designers. ​

Staffordshire St is not-for-profit and all income is invested into developing our public programme which launched the summer of 2022. The venue was established as an art gallery in 2017, before then it was vacant for many years after a community centre closed. Originally it was built as a Methodist Hall. We intend to support a range of cultural events for the local community.

Staffordshire St will build on the established record of these histories, opening up again to the neighbourhood and developing a welcoming interdisciplinary arts space. More information on upcoming events at : info@staffordshirest.com or @staffordshirest

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