© John Akomfrah Still taken from Mimesis: African Soldier by John Akomfrah, co-commissioned by 14-18 NOW, New Art Exchange, Nottingham and Smoking Dogs Films, with additional support from Sharjah Art Foundation

Mimesis: African Soldier

The First World War was waged between empires that were global in their ambitions and reach. Between 1914…


Image from the exhibition 'BLK ART GROUP', Graves Gallery Sheffield. August 2011 - March 2012

The BLK Art Group

The year was 1979 when Britain saw the initial birth of the BLK Art Group. Formed in Wolverhampton…


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Black History Month

2024 LISTINGS

Northampton Friday 18 November

Craig Charles

From Red Dwarf to Robot Wars to Radio 6 and Radio 2 via the  cobbles of Coronation Street,…

Westminster Tuesday 19 November

Northern Live – Do I Love You

Northern Live – Do I Love You, The ultimate Northern Soul live band experience!   Keeping faith to…

Liverpool Wednesday 20 November

Ensemble 10:10

Inspired by unfinished symphonic sketches by Schubert, Luciano Berio decided to “cement the gaps” with his own musical reflections…

Manchester Wednesday 20 November - Thursday 21 November

Ballet Black: Heroes

Now in their 22nd year, Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black return to The Lowry with a new double bill,…

Lambeth Wednesday 20 November

Billy Cobham at 80

Legendary jazz-fusion drummer Billy Cobham celebrates his 80th birthday in this electrifying new collaboration with Guy Barker and…