Reclaiming Narratives Through Art: A Conversation with Black Artists
The African Leadership Centre (ALC) invites you to our second student-led event of the year commemorating Black History Month at King’s College London on Friday, 25 October 2024, at 18:00 - 20:00 BST/ 20:00 - 22:00 EAT.
This event seeks to honour Black artists in the UK by creating a platform for them to showcase their work and engage with King’s College students and faculty. By facilitating conversations among these artists, we aim to illuminate their distinct challenges and achievements, fostering a deeper understanding of how their personal experiences influence their art and narratives.
To attend online, please register on Zoom.
To attend in person, register on Eventbrite.
Event Objectives
Provide a platform for emerging and established Black artists to share their personal stories and the impact of their work on shaping Black narratives.
Explore the intersections of leadership, peacebuilding, and the creative process, demonstrating art's potential to drive social change.
Offer attendees the opportunity to engage with artists, ask questions, and gain insights into their creative processes.
Venues:
London – The Council Room, The Strand Building, King’s College London
Online Platform – Zoom
Welcome Remarks: Professor Eka Ikpe, Director, African Leadership Centre and Professor in Development Economics in Africa
Keynote speaker: Esther Wadazani Mano, African Scholar in Peace, Security and Development Fellow
Moderator: Kamila Atta, Associate Fellow MSc Global Leadership & Peacebuilding
Speakers: Geoffrey Lou Duke, African Scholar in Peace, Security and Development Fellow and Amal Mohamed, African Woman in Leadership & Peacebuilding Fellow
