Exhibitions at The Island
A testament to the resilience and creativity of the Windrush generation and their contributions to the Oxford community.
THE CARIBBEAN LIVING ROOM, 7-31 Oct, Weds – Sat, 11am – 6pm
A reconstruction of a typical 1960’s West Indian front room in the UK. it intertwines memories, cultural connections and artistic expression. Curated by ACHKI.
WINDRUSH YEARS: Portraits of a generation who rebuilt Britain 7-31 Oct, Weds – Sat, 11am – 6pm
The images reflect the lives created as the Windrush generation arrived and settled in Oxford, making critical contributions to the lives of the city through their work. Curated by OCEG.
WINDRUSH NURSES, 7-31 Oct, Weds – Sat, 11am – 6pm
A selection of Windrush women who made Oxford their home whilst working in various NHS, Care Homes and Community settings.
The NHS has depended on the talents of its diverse workforce since its inception in 1948. Many took up the invitation to work as nurses, midwifes, ancillary workers, cleaners, cooks and porters becoming a backbone for the early National Health Service. Curated by OACCA.
A PLACE FOR WE, 7-31 Oct, Weds – Sat, 11am – 6pm
A living archive – items, artefacts, mapping and stories collected as part of an ongoing research between Oxford Brookes and the African Caribbean community. Curated by OACCA & Oxford Brookes Research Group.
LIVED TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCES, 7-31 Oct, Weds – Sat, 11am – 6pm
An exhibition that raises awareness on the effects of trauma on vulnerable local residents, migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. Curated by Transition Lighthouse.
The Island is a collaboration between Fusion Arts, African Caribbean Kultural Heritage Initiative (ACKHI), Oxfordshire Community Education Group (OCEG), Unlock the Chains Collective (UTCC) and A Place for We Project (involving Oxford Brookes and the Oxfordshire African Caribbean Community Archive – OACCA).
Running from 7th – 31st October at 14 Park End Street for Oxford Black History Month with exhibitions, talks, music, workshops and performances https://fusion-arts.org/whats-on/the-island
