Dear colleagues,



See below.



All the best,

Pat



Dr Patricia Noxolo,

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences,

University of Birmingham,

Edgbaston,

Birmingham

B15 2TT

UK

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Subject: Upcoming in Bristol! Jamaican Pulse: Art and Politics from Jamaica and the Diaspora


Upcoming in Bristol!


Jamaican Pulse: Art and Politics from Jamaica and the Diaspora

25 June – 11 September


Royal West of England Academy

Queen's Road, Clifton

BRISTOL BS8 1PX

A landmark exhibition of Jamaican visual art - the first major exhibition of its kind ever to be held in the UK.

http://www.rwa.org.uk/whats-on/exhibitions/2016/06/jamaican-pulse/

At a time when Jamaican art is receiving growing international acclaim, Jamaican Pulse showcases the extraordinary diversity of Jamaican art, presenting contemporary artwork alongside key works from Jamaican art history.

While exploring the roots of modern Jamaican art and suggesting new links between past and present, the exhibition also explores the artwork through a political lens and considers how global attitudes to body, gender, religion, class and sexuality have impacted this small island nation. By creating a conversation between the Jamaican Diaspora population across the UK and internationally, Jamaican Pulse looks back at early artistic and political awakening, whilst also creating a platform for contemporary artists.

Many of the contemporary artists in the exhibition also featured in the recent, critically- acclaimed Jamaica Biennale. Their work spans multiple disciplines including painting, sculpture, photography, textiles and moving image, and will be supported by twentieth century artwork from a number of public and private collections, including the Jamaican High Commission, London, and The National Gallery of Jamaica, Kingston.

Jamaican Pulse will be accompanied by an exciting learning and participation programme, with activities taking place on and off-site, including a satellite programme at The Bluecoat, Liverpool.

Jamaican Pulse is delivered in partnership with the Jamaican High Commission and is supported by Arts Council England and the Art Fund. It is co-curated by Kat Anderson and Graeme Mortimer Evelyn on behalf of the RWA.

Kingston Calling: Jamaican Pulse Uncovered<http://www.rwa.org.uk/whats-on/events/2016/06/kingstoncalling/>

Monday 27 June

This fascinating symposium brings together artists, activists, academics and curators to unpick the cultural impact of this small island nation and the political themes and discussions that underpin it.

Read more... <http://www.rwa.org.uk/whats-on/events/2016/06/kingstoncalling/>

Caribbean Cruisers: Jamaican Elders Song and Dance<http://www.rwa.org.uk/whats-on/events/2016/06/caribbeancruisers/>

Saturday 25 June, 4pm

A performance of traditional Jamaican folk songs and reggae dancing with Jamaican elders group, the Caribbean Cruisers, and led by artist Cleo Lake.

Read more...<http://www.rwa.org.uk/whats-on/events/2016/06/caribbeancruisers/>

Is Jamaica more than Bob Marley? Cultural Appropriation and Popular Culture<http://www.rwa.org.uk/whats-on/events/2016/07/ypfoibobmarley/>

Young People’s Festival of Ideas

Wednesday 6 July, 7pm

With a panel of expert speakers, this lively debate for young people will tackle issues around popular culture and personal identity.

Read more...<http://www.rwa.org.uk/whats-on/events/2016/07/ypfoibobmarley/>

Caribbean Collage - Family Activity Day with Let’s Make Art<http://www.rwa.org.uk/whats-on/events/2016/07/caribbeancollage/>

Saturday 23 July, 11am

FREE with exhibition ticket, ages 5+ children must be accompanied by an adult

A creative collage workshop using bold Jamaican fabrics and printed papers.  No need to book – just drop in.

Read more...<http://www.rwa.org.uk/whats-on/events/2016/07/caribbeancollage/>

Jodie Lyn-Kee-Chow: Gypsies' Picnic: The Veins of Oya was always here<http://www.rwa.org.uk/whats-on/events/2016/06/joedie-lyn-kee-chow-gypsies-picnic/>

Saturday 25 June,

A nostalgic and sensory performance by artist Jodie Lyn-Kee-Chow that examines femininity, Mother Earth and cultural hybridism through an exploration of communal events and eating.

Read more...<http://www.rwa.org.uk/whats-on/events/2016/06/joedie-lyn-kee-chow-gypsies-picnic/>

Ballast Seed Boat Tour with Andrea Chung<http://www.arnolfini.org.uk/whatson/ballast-seed-boat-tour-with-andrea-chung>

Wednesday 22 June, meet outside Arnolfini, 6.45pm – 8.15pm

Artist Andrea Chung explores the ways that trade has impacted on the cultural development of island nations in the Indian Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. She will speak about her work on board Arnolfini’s Floating Ballast Seed Garden.

Read more...<http://www.arnolfini.org.uk/whatson/ballast-seed-boat-tour-with-andrea-chung>

?!. (For The Love Of Man), Lawrence Graham Brown<http://www.rwa.org.uk/whats-on/events/2016/06/lawrence-graham-brown/>

Sunday 26 June, Arnolfini, 7pm – 8.30pm, ages 18+

A passionate performance art/ experimental theatrical production by New York based Jamaican artist, director and performer Lawrence Graham Brown at Arnolfini.

Read more...<http://www.rwa.org.uk/whats-on/events/2016/06/lawrence-graham-brown/>

Joining Roads: Kayle Brandon Residency

Tuesday 9 – Wednesday 28 August

 From banana plants to buried rivers, slave graves to robot taxis, artist Kayle Brandon invites audiences to explore the threads that join the city of Bristol and the island of Jamaica together.

A limited edition cartographic publication, inspired by the residency, will be available to buy in Dad’s Cabs taxi cars and at the RWA.

Only in Dreams: Car Dashboard Sculpture Club<http://www.rwa.org.uk/whats-on/events/2016/08/onlyindreams/>

Saturday 13 August, 11am, 12pm, 1pm

FREE with exhibition ticket, Ages 6+

In this creative workshop, build a model of a dream place to be installed on to a car dashboard.

Read more...<http://www.rwa.org.uk/whats-on/events/2016/08/onlyindreams/>

Graves: Drawing Workshop for Adults<http://www.rwa.org.uk/whats-on/events/2016/08/gravesdrawingworkshop/>

Sunday 14 August, 11am, FREE

An observational drawing journey to the graves of slave traders and the slave Scipio.

Read more...<http://www.rwa.org.uk/whats-on/events/2016/08/gravesdrawingworkshop/>

Rivers and Lost Things: Dowsing Workshop<http://www.rwa.org.uk/whats-on/events/2016/08/riversandlostthings/>

Saturday 20 August, Meet outside St Pauls Learning Centre

11.30am, FREE, Ages 6+

A practical workshop on how to dowse for underground waterways.

Read more...<http://www.rwa.org.uk/whats-on/events/2016/08/riversandlostthings/>

Plant Immigration<http://www.rwa.org.uk/whats-on/events/2016/08/plantimmigration/>

Sunday 21 August,  Meet outside St Pauls Learning Centre

2pm, FREE, Ages 6+

A talk about growing bananas in Bristol, led by legendary urban farmer Sam Scott.

Read more...<http://www.rwa.org.uk/whats-on/events/2016/08/plantimmigration/>

Matthew McCarthy Collaborative Paintings

Easton Community Centre

Saturday 2 July onwards

Jamaican artist Matthew McCarthy and a group of young people from across Bristol create large-scale paintings that are inspired by music and lyrics. The paintings will be displayed in the public foyer of the community centre.

Jamaican Independence Day: A Weekend of Events at the RWA

Saturday and Sunday 7 August

To mark Jamaican Independence Day, entry to Jamaican Pulse on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 August is by voluntary donation.

Moving Words: Jamaican Pulse Walking Tour<http://www.rwa.org.uk/whats-on/events/2016/08/movingwords/>

Saturday 6 August, 2pm, £5

Join artist Cleo Lake for a tour of the exhibition, followed by a walking tour to St Pauls. The walk, which will explore the historic connections between the city and Jamaica, will be animated by performance, music and poetry.

Read more...<http://www.rwa.org.uk/whats-on/events/2016/08/movingwords/>

Scribble and Sketch: Jamaican Pulse<http://www.rwa.org.uk/whats-on/events/2016/06/scribbleandsketch2016/>

Saturday 6 August, 10.30am, FREE

A morning of fun and informal creative activities for the family, inspired by the exhibition.

Read more...<http://www.rwa.org.uk/whats-on/events/2016/06/scribbleandsketch2016/>

1,2,1,2, //// black - voices - opera<http://www.rwa.org.uk/whats-on/events/2016/08/1212/>

Sunday 7 August, 5.30pm - 7pm £10

Artist Libita Clayton and the Black British Classical Foundation (BBCF) present an experimental, operatic performance in which singers map the architecture of the RWA using only their voices.

Followed by a roof-raising performance in the galleries and a talk from Vincent Osbourne, Director of the BBCF.

Read more... <http://www.rwa.org.uk/whats-on/events/2016/08/1212/>


Enjoy, and hope to see you there!


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