in reality, these things need to be said

Exodus Crooks, Arit Emmanuela Etukudo, Rene Matić, Zethu Maseko, Kim Thompson, Curated by Jazz Swali and Saziso Phiri.

‘in reality, these things need to be said’ is an exhibition featuring newly commissioned and existing works by five emerging artists based in the United Kingdom, South Africa and United States.

The exhibition considers themes of reclaiming stolen pasts through traditional tapestry and soundscape processes rooted in South Africa. It explores the uncovering of embedded systemic gaslighting within the United Kingdom, taking form through mobile phone footage and spoken word. ‘in reality’ also looks to present a response to the ‘forgotten’ St Ann’s riots of 1958; A precursor and catalyst for the Notting Hill race riots. Unveiled through self-portraiture and film, the fear and disdain surrounding African spirituality within Black and African communities is projected and these notions are challenged on screen. Large-scale portraits celebrate a Jamaican migrant matriarch through fashion, family, and their community in Nottingham.

Curated by Jazz Swali and Saziso Phiri.