Welcoming To England
| Dates: | 29 July 2021 |
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| Times: | 19:00 - 21:00 |
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| What is it: | Screening |
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| Organiser: | Manchester Museum |
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| How much: | Free |
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| Who is it for: | Adults |
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An online film screening by Amber Akaunu, accompanied by a live performance from MC Nelson, followed by a discussion on what it means to be British and how/why artists like Amber Akaunu and MC Nelson explore this in their practice.
Amber Akaunu is an award-winning filmmaker, artist, and BAFTA scholar from Liverpool. Her work explores themes of belonging, identity, and Black culture. Amber's creative practice also expands to her role as the co-founder and editor of Liverpool based magazine, ROOT-ed.
The platform aims to represent the underrepresented and has worked with numerous art institutions and individuals to do just that. Amber graduated from university in 2018 with a first-class degree in Fine Art and is now a current MA student at Goldsmiths College in London where she studies Screen Documentary.
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Manchester Museum
Oxford Road
Manchester
Phone: 0161-2752648
Email: museum@manchester.ac.uk
