Here and Now - Black History Month photography exhibition

Where: Brady Arts Centre, 192-196 Hanbury Street, London E1 5HU
When: Monday to Friday, 9am-7pm, Saturday, 10am-4pm

Preview: Thursday 5 October 2023, 6-8pm
Price: Free

Alternative Arts presents a collection of the most dynamic and diverse contemporary black photographers. They explore history and identity with a series of stunning images.

The images explore a wide range of contemporary topics inspired by:

African and Caribbean culture in London,
unknown fishermen in Lagos,
memories of a mixed race childhood,
Nigerian cuisine,
the rich tapestry of Somali experiences,
with interweaving narratives and social celebrations.

The online exhibition will be launched on 5 October.

Photographers

Asiko celebrates the black woman as a mother inspired by Renaissance images.
Fatima Ali experiments with abstract image making.
Rio Blake captures intimate portraits at the Notting Hill Carnival.
Samantha Brown uses nature to represent the spirit of the person in the portrait.
Raymond Daley documents expressions of African & Caribbean culture in London.
Tzion Essel explores the dreamlike, painterly quality of romantic pictorialism.
Taishan Henry observes the alternative rap musician, Denzel Himself.
Tanesha Lewis explores memories of her mixed-race childhood.
Trisha McCauley presents a selection of images about the history of the Royal Docks.
Mohamed Mohamud spotlights the rich tapestry of Somali experiences.
Olufemi Olaiya highlights the involvement of African soldiers in the World Wars.
Nicholas Olawunmi focuses on ingredients common in Nigerian cuisine.
Keleenna Onyeaka photographed fisherman, while crossing a bridge in Lagos.
Stefan Pyne records the waveforms on the Cornish coast.