In 2015 artist Melanie Manchot discussed the inspiration behind her ambitious film installation, Twelve, with Dr Pratap Rugani, documentary filmmaker and then Reader in Documentary Film at University of the Arts London. The talk explores Manchot’s influences including contemporary filmmakers and investigates a number of challenges arising from the relation between ethics and aesthetics in her work. The discussion also looks at the commissioning process behind Twelve.
Artist Talk: Kimathi Donkor, ‘Daddy, I want to be a Black Artist’
Artist Kimathi Donkor, Lindsay Johns and Emily Druiff discuss the development of Kimathi’s exhibition ‘Daddy, I want to be a Black Artist’
Creative Challenge: Patterns and Textures with Watercolours
Join Youth Platform Coordinator Farrah in creating patterns and textures with watercolours.
Film: South London Black Music Archive by Barby Asante
This interview with artist Barby Asante looks at her inspiration for the South London Black Music Archive and documents the exhibition.