Ubuntu Museum: African Museum of Humanity
The Ubuntu Museum: African Museum of Humanity is a small museum in Roehampton, London dedicated to the experiences of people of colour in Britain and the West.
History
[edit]The museum was founded by artist Jackie Mwanza[1] in 2018.[2]
Exhibitions and activities
[edit]The Nude Gallery in 2019 focused on the assumptions of the colour nude in everyday life, highlighting that historically it has been only applicable to those with lighter skin tones.[3] In 2020 the museum hosted events for Black History Month on the use of recycled materials and found objects in art, in particular focusing on the sculptor El Anatsui.[4] The museum will host workshops for children about recycled art in 2021.[5]
Location
[edit]The Museum is based in a former commercial unit at 6 Portswood place on the Alton Estate in Roehampton.[6]
Transport
[edit]The museum is served by Transport for London buses 170, 430, 639 and 670 which stop on Danebury Avenue. Barnes railway station (Southwestern Railway) is a 25-minute walk from the museum.
References
[edit]- ^ "AFRICA ART & DESIGN FAIR (2010)". Sewing in Streatham. 8 November 2010. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
- ^ "Ubuntu Museum". www.wandsworthfringe.com. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
- ^ "REGENERATION NEWS" (PDF). No. 24. Wandsworth Council. February 2020. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
- ^ "Better: The Feel Good Place. Join us now". www.better.org.uk. Better. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
- ^ "Kids' recycled art". www.altonestateregen.co.uk. Wandsworth Borough Council. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
- ^ "Roehampton's emerging arts community". wandsworthart.com. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
External links
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