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Overview for 'black-history'

    Archive material informs new portraits of enslaved Black Africans
    Title:
    Works in progress in the Artists Studio. In copyright.
    Creator:
    Lela Harris
    Date:
    2022
    News Created: 16 October 2023 Beth Daley

    Archive material informs new portraits of enslaved Black Africans

    As part of our contribution to Black History Month 2023, we talk to artist Lela Harris, who created six new portraits of enslaved Black Africans for a UK museum trying to address the imbalance in its portrayal of its city’s involvement in enslavement in the 1700s.

    Black History Month 2023 - get involved
    Title:
    Untitled [woman hugging boy with baseball cap at angle] from the series On a Good Day
    Creator:
    Al Vandenberg
    Date:
    1979
    Institution:
    Victoria and Albert Museum
    Country:
    United Kingdom
    News Created: 5 October 2023 Beth Daley

    Black History Month 2023 - get involved

    Black History Month is marked every October to highlight, discuss and reflect on the past and present lives and achievements of Black people as well as the challenges faced by Black communities. Find out how Europeana is contributing in 2023, and how you can join in.

    How to commemorate Black History - insights from expert organisations
    Title:
    Self-portrait in Mirror
    Creator:
    Armet Francis
    Date:
    1964
    Institution:
    Victoria and Albert Museum
    Country:
    United Kingdom
    News Created: 31 October 2022

    How to commemorate Black History - insights from expert organisations

    As we mark Black History Month at Europeana, we ask three expert organisations: what steps can cultural heritage institutions take to acknowledge, surface and highlight Black history in their own collections?  

    Get involved in Black History Month 2022
    Title:
    Support from Dad
    Creator:
    John Heywood
    Date:
    1994
    Institution:
    Victoria and Albert Museum
    Country:
    United Kingdom
    News Created: 3 October 2022 Marijke Everts

    Get involved in Black History Month 2022

    Last year, Europeana ran its first Black History Month season. This October, as part of Black History Month, Europeana will again be sharing collections, projects and stories which celebrate Black achievements throughout European history and today. Find out more about what we are planning and how you can get involved.

    An interview with Museum Geelvinck
    Title:
    James Oesi / double bass player and Gerda Havertong / actress, speaking about the issue of how to promote the representation of musicians of colour within the classical music scene
    Creator:
    Michel Agterberg Video Production
    Institution:
    Musem Geelvinck
    Country:
    The Netherlands
    News Created: 13 December 2021

    An interview with Museum Geelvinck

    As we continue to explore stories, projects and collections which highlight Black history in Europe and beyond, we interview Jurn Buisman from the Museum Geelvinck about the institution’s inclusive approach to classical music heritage.

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