“I am excited about being Black.” Anonymous
African Heritage month feels like the Pan Africanist Christmas.
Libation is poured to open the way.
Thanks is given to Ancestors.
There is coming together, food, music and merriment
Africa feels alive and well.
I am excited about being African
At least, one day this month,
the greatest majority of our people will
learn about Africa,
wear African and African inspired clothes,
and watch ‘The Black Panther’, Marvel studios movie.
It seems as though more people than ever are excited about being Black, African and Black African.
Panel discussion
Sunday 18th February 2018
Consenting artists from the show, Adrian Green, Dr. Nancy Jacobs,
Dr. Deryck Murray
3 – 5 pm viewing of display and discussion
Retentions is the contribution of Artists Alliance Barbados to the 2018 Celebrations of African Heritage month. The work selected is from the collections of some of our supporters. They have been to the continent and brought them back to proudly display in their homes:
Allan Cummins
Ann and Eric Small
Danielle Toppin
Denis McIntosh
Jean and Winston Small
Juliana Inniss
Nyzingha Onifa
Oneka Small
Our collector items are displayed with work by contemporary artists who use ideas, symbols and feelings of Africa in their present-day work. Some are also collectors:
Ann Rudder
Courtney Devonish
Daniel Toppin
Doreen Edwards
Fred Odle
Hedy Klineman,
Onkphra Wells
William Cummins
Together they show continuity in our excitement and love for Africa.
Oneka | 2018 Featured Artists and work from Private Collections: • Jason Hope • Hebron Chism • William Cummins • Ann Rudder • Hedy Klineman • Martina Pilé • Cher-Antoinette Corbin • Margaret Herbert • Courtney Devonish • Kenneth Blackman • Oneka Small • Julianna Inniss • Tracey Deoliver Greenidge • Danielle Toppin • Ronald Williams • Fred Odle • Onkphra Wells • Doreen Edwards • Collection of Julianna Inniss • Collection of Denis McIntosh • Collection of Jean Small • Collection of Alan Cummins • Collection of Kofi Small • Collection of Richard Goddard • Collection of Oneka Small • Collection of William Cummins • Collection of Nazingha Caddle