by Equiano | Mar 13, 2019 | Culture Clubs
Hockley Youth Project Working with visual artist Nicola Richardson, this group produced a series of visually striking suits which explore themes around Equiano’s life, particularly his success as a businessman and entrepreneur. They also produced a number of paintings...
by Equiano | Mar 13, 2019 | Culture Clubs
Techno Elders This group of African-Caribbean senior citizens explored Equiano’s life with artist and storyteller Katrice Horsley. Their giant charm bracelet symbolizes aspects of Equiano’s life and their own. The group also recorded oral histories relating their own...
by Equiano | Mar 11, 2019 | News & Events
Celebrating Olaudah Equiano, Phillis Wheatley and Ignatius Sancho Date and Time: Sunday 31 March 2019 – 3:30pm – 6:30pmThis programme celebrates Olaudah Equiano who passed away on 31 March 1797). It features Dr Vincent Carretta (Emeritus Professor of...
by Equiano | Mar 7, 2019 | Exhibitions, News & Events
Touring Exhibitions The touring exhibitions were a unique regional and national resource which visited museums, community centres, churches and other venues throughout the United Kingdom. By taking the exhibitions into the community, The Equiano Project aimed to reach...
by Equiano | Mar 7, 2019 | Exhibitions
Unshackled The exhibition featured the work of teenagers from the Hockley Youth Project. Working with artist Nicola Richardson, the group explored the life and times of Equiano, and produced artworks exploring the theme of identity: the identity of Equiano and their...
