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The 1897 Gallery is a nomadic gallery specialising in modern and contemporary Black and African art.
The Gallery’s nomadic exhibition format is aimed at connecting international audiences with artists throughout Africa and its diaspora, thus fostering global community-building. The 1897 Gallery bridges the gap between global emerging artists and masters of Contemporary and Modern Art, exploring the Black and African experience across distance and time.
CURRENT
The Alchemy of Colour and Matter, curated by Sosa Omorogbe
In line with International Women’s Month, The 1897 and ADA contemporary art gallery are pleased to present “The Alchemy of Colour and Matter”, a group exhibition of six exceptional contemporary female artists whose The exhibition is a continuation of The 1897’s nomadic exhibition format, whilst ADA contemporary extends its record of meaningful global collaborations. Curated by Sosa Omorogbe, Founder of The 1897, the show will be on view in ADA contemporary’s Accra space from 13 March – 27 April, 2025.
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Freedom in Multitudes
Curated by The 1897 Founder, Sosa Omorogbe, Freedom in Multitudes features 9 contemporary Black artists exploring the fluidity of “self”, defying unidimensional characterisations and championing the freedom to express the multitudes within.
October 2024
London, UK