BLACK BRITANNIA – JOHN FERGUSON
2010-07-26Black Britannia features striking photograph portraits by photographer John Ferguson, Fleet Streets first black photographer in the 1980’s, of some of the most well known – and less familiar – black men and women who have risen to the top of their chosen fields.
Under the title Black Britannia, the full exhibition comprises of 55 portraits of inspirational black Britons who inspired personnaly the artist in the past or who are currently making great strides in public life. Of the 55 black Britons, some well know names such as Sir Trevor McDonald, Lenny Henry, Naomi Campbell, Paul Ince, Lewis Hamilton, and others from various occupations such as head teachers to supermodels, boxers to lawyers – these are people from all walks of life.
Opposite – Comedian Gina Yashere
Exhibition runs from October 1st to October 22th, 2010
Open The Gate
33-35 Stoke Newington Rd
London
N16 8BJ
