- Source: 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
The museum was founded by artist Jackie Mwanza in 2018.
Exhibitions and activities
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. 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. The museum will host workshops for children about recycled art in 2021.
Location
The Museum is based in a former commercial unit at 6 Portswood place on the Alton Estate in Roehampton.
Transport
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
External links
Ubuntu Museum website
Ubuntu Museum YouTube channel
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Ubuntu Museum: African Museum of Humanity
- Roehampton
- English words of African origin
- Traditional African religions
- Aimé Mpane
- Harry David Art Collection
- The Conference of the Birds
- Umrhubhe musical bow
- In My Country (2004 film)
- Bantu peoples of South Africa
