UAL African Caribbean Society

This year’s Black History Month, also known as African History Month, may have recently ended. However, for BTWSC/African Histories Revisited, the commemoration and exploration of African history carry on throughout the entire year. Their upcoming The African Coalition Day Preview event on Saturday 25th November is one for the diary. Passionate about African interest issues, or have a service or…

Diversity Matters Awareness Week kicks off with: “BLAXPLOITALIAN” by Afro-Italian filmmaker Fred Kuwornu // 18th April 2016!

“Diversity in the modern world is more than just skin colour – it’s gender, age, disability, sexuality … and most important diversity of thought” – Fred Kuwornu, filmmaker “BLAXPLOITALIAN: 100 Years of Blackness In The Italian Cinema“;  a documentary which puts itself on the path of different waves of pioneers of African descent who, since the beginning of the 1900s, have worked in Italian Cinema…

Diversity Matters Awareness Week 2016!

Join us for “Diversity Matters Awareness Week: Let’s Talk About Race” 18th -23rd April 2016. Supported by UAL (Teaching and Learning Exchange), UAL Diversity Team, GEMS, Shades of Noir and SUARTS!  (more…)

UAL Creative Enterprise Week 16th – 20th Nov 2015

UAL Creative Enterprise Week 2015 Talks & Events A packed week aimed at creative start-ups, freelancers, entrepreneurs and people with ideas; Enterprise Week will give you practical skills, insider tips and the inspiration you need to get ahead. We need more BAME students involved, so take advantage of these opportunities (esp whilst you’re still a student!) Open to UAL students and alumni. For…

Sara Shamsavari Veil series exhibition preview at Library on the 2nd Nov!

https://vimeo.com/144212741 Let’s do Lunch – The urban Guide Network invite you to the exhibition preview of Veil series by British-Iranian photographer Sara Shamsavari on the 2nd November at 6pm. This event will be at the exclusive members venue, Library on St Martin’s Lane. CLICK HERE to find out more on www.LetsdolunchUrbanguide.com (more…)

Casting Call for Feature Film: African males from Botswana and nearby regions wanted!

A feature film production making a movie about Sir Seretse Khama and his time in London, have reached out with a casting call for male students from Botswana, or near that region to be in the film. The film is set in the 1940’s and shoots around the London area in November. (more…)

Love & Basketball 15th Year Anniversary CelebrationFREE tickets and 10% discount code!

If you remember the film Love & Basketball you’re probably over 18 and therefore in luck to join Amacoast Cinema in association with We Are Parable for an exclusive 15 year anniversary celebration of the classic film on the 16th October 2015 at 6pm! (more…)

Let’s do Lunch: A platform for young creatives and networking

Hi everyone, it’s Kai here! I thought I’d sneak in a quick self-promoting blog post whilst the new ACS committee are sorting themselves out… Besides this blog is still active so best I keep you posted! Organising events as President of UAL ACS last academic year until June, was a challenging yet rewarding experience (we won an award for the Film and Literature Festival organised)! I’ve learnt so…

You voted and they were elected! The brand new UAL ACS committee 2015/16 will be in full swing from the beginning of the academic year. In the mean time if you have any enquiries specifically regarding UAL ACS, please email SUARTS societies co-ordinator Sarah Dean [email protected] (more…)

The typical “British weather” isn’t the only unexpected surprise when it comes to summer! Many students that expressed interest in volunteering in Haiti this summer have had to pull out due to other commitments that have suddenly crept up! I had the option to either postpone the trip, or campaign alone to fund #Art4Change… (more…)

Kai with children from Delmas camps in Port-au-Prince Summer seemed like a long way away when we started fundraising for our volunteer trip to Haiti, however it’s caught up with us in no time! Despite our many efforts to raise enough funds through our events during the academic year (and thank you to everyone who donated, bought raffles tickets and products), I’m now faced with 3 options as we…

“A massive well done to the African Caribbean Society for winning a suarts community award! Kai you have done such a fantastic job discussing the issues which BME students face in UAL and beyond!! I know how challenging it has been but you have strived with so much grace. All the events put on by the ACS have been absolutely amazing!” – Bee, current LCC Officer. (more…)

This event is a consequence of a suggestion made at the ACS UAL’s pre-BBMM2015 (British Black Music Month) event ‘Diversity And Media: Where Is The ‘Black’ In British Music?‘ This is a roundtable for industryites and enthusiastic domestic black music fans who aim to explore ways of moving forward some of the ideas/issues to help build a stronger sector. Book your expression of interest now.…

UAL ACS President Kai Lutterodt representing at Black Portraitures II in Florence, Italy

Last weekend the streets of Florence were painted black… and every other colour under the sun as academics, artists, filmmakers, creatives and distinguished guests of African origin (and supporters of black art) from USA, Caribbean, Europe and African congregated in Italy for Black Portraitures II… And I was lucky enough to be part of the colourful setting!

Between the 28th – 31st May Black Portraiture{s} II Conference: Imaging the Black Body and Re-Staging Histories hosted seminar discussions which intertwined with ReSignifications exhibiting 40 artists in conjunction with the conference, curated by New York University Professor Awam Amkpa.

This was a weekend of inspiration, connecting, networking and learning outside the box (of the lecture room, as I like to put it)!

Kai Lutterodt @makingkai