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Ubuntu Museum: African Museum of Humanity

Coordinates: 51°27′08″N 0°14′57″W / 51.4522428°N 0.249203°W / 51.4522428; -0.249203
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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

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The museum was founded by artist Jackie Mwanza[1] in 2018.[2]

Exhibitions and activities

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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.[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

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The Museum is based in a former commercial unit at 6 Portswood place on the Alton Estate in Roehampton.[6]

Transport

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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

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  1. ^ "AFRICA ART & DESIGN FAIR (2010)". Sewing in Streatham. 8 November 2010. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
  2. ^ "Ubuntu Museum". www.wandsworthfringe.com. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
  3. ^ "REGENERATION NEWS" (PDF). No. 24. Wandsworth Council. February 2020. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
  4. ^ "Better: The Feel Good Place. Join us now". www.better.org.uk. Better. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
  5. ^ "Kids' recycled art". www.altonestateregen.co.uk. Wandsworth Borough Council. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
  6. ^ "Roehampton's emerging arts community". wandsworthart.com. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
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51°27′08″N 0°14′57″W / 51.4522428°N 0.249203°W / 51.4522428; -0.249203