In a remarkably short space of time, The Black British Book Festival (BBBF) has become a crucial barometer of change within the UK's literary landscape. By 2025, it had firmly established itself as Europe's largest...
The 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair is the first and only international exhibition dedicated exclusively to contemporary African art. With three annual editions in London, New York, and Marrakech, the fair has firmly established itself...
The publication of the Spread the Word report in 2015 marked a watershed moment for British literature. Its alarming statistics revealed that just 4% of writers invited to participate in major literary events were from...
Since the 1970s, artists of African, Asian, and Caribbean descent have been actively challenging their near-total absence from Western museums and galleries. This struggle for visibility spurred the creation of new curatorial initiatives, with the...
Among the numerous cultural initiatives dedicated to promoting African literature globally, the African Writers' Evening holds a unique position. Its core mission was to give a voice to those whose stories had previously been overlooked....
The London Festival Fringe emerged from a small, volunteer-led initiative near London Bridge. Founded in 2009, it brought together various genres and forms of art, enriching the capital's already vibrant cultural scene. A key feature...
When many London galleries were forced to close their doors at the height of the Great Recession, the London Photo Festival emerged as a direct response to the challenges of the time. Its founders, Emma...
The HowTheLightGetsIn Festival is the world's largest event of its kind, where philosophy, music, art, and vibrant conversation collide. Founded in 2008 by the Institute of Art and Ideas, it has become a unique space...
Every year, the Photo London fair transforms the city into a global photography hub. It brings together vintage masterpieces, cutting-edge contemporary works, and exciting new discoveries from every corner of the globe. This creates a...
In the mid-1960s, as London's fashion scene was undergoing a true revolution, a brand emerged that completely transformed ideas about style and affordability. Biba...