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
editThe museum was founded by artist Jackie Mwanza[1] in 2018.[2]
Exhibitions and activities
editThe 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
editThe Museum is based in a former commercial unit at 6 Portswood place on the Alton Estate in Roehampton.[6]
Transport
editThe 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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