Olivia wants to show you something

Normski

Mum at home 1986

I saw this photo today at the Brixton Cultural Archives

This week I went to see the work of my favourite artist at the Saatchi.

Ephrem Solomon.

Bought a new book today (The front room; Migrant aesthetics in the home).

06/05/2016

I went to see Jamaica; Hidden histories today, it was just what I needed. 

I am also going to attend one of their talks next saturday. It is on the future of Blaack Britain. Spot on!!!!

“The Jamaica Hidden Histories project is about all those pages that have been ripped out regarding our cultural heritage.  

It’s about all the stories that have been told and not always documented, and the documents that have been written and not always read. 

It is about the many archives, films, photographs and artefacts, relating to us; hidden away in museums, galleries and within our homes. 

Through this project, they are brought to light for young people and elders from diverse communities to connect with their own heritage. This project will establish a legacy that future generations can explore and expand upon.” 

Allan “Captain” Thornhill

Notting hill Carnival

Came across a cool article on It’s nice that

- Photos of peoples houses and dressing

- Collage of influences, gestures and sayings

- Interview responses will be analysed

- Someone from Brixton Cultural Archives

- A designer who has worked around the idea of identity and representation

- A wise and informed Black British adult who has life experience

Grandparents who are curious about the future of their descendants

Black British people of all ages

Spend time with 1st/2nd gen immigrants;

Jot down conversations

Draw them in their homes

- Interview 1st/2nd gen immigrants

Photograph them inside and outside of the home

- Multiple a day in the life but specifically done on a Sunday

-Photowalks

- Archive visits