Black Joy Day - Tropical Modernism: Brand New Worlds

For this special study day that celebrates the headline exhibition ‘Tropical Modernism: Architecture and Independence’ we are joined by Justine Sambrook, the former Project Curator for the exhibition, for an informative presentation and dialogue outlining the purpose and key themes of this architectural genre, highlighting the lesser known African and Asian architects featured, and how they helped to influence the way societies lived, worked, entertained, and endured these times of social and political change.

We explore the importance of Tropical Modernism as a symbol of new hope and liberation for ‘brand new worlds’ of independence namely Ghana and India, and any plans the museum may have to use the exhibition to tell, collect, and decolonise ‘new’ architectural narratives.

Access to the ‘Tropical Modernism: Architecture and independence’ exhibition is included. A light lunch will be served.

'joy is an act of resistance' Poet Toi Derricotte.

'Black joy inspires us, keeps us uplifted through the toughest of times, and is radical in its simplicity to make us happy and confident in finding one’s collective voice. In Black joy we celebrate the Black experience, history, culture, and community cohesion, to share, listen and support others in our need to connect and be together.' Janet Browne.

This event is in collaboration with the Black Gallery Visitor Network (UK).