The Meaning of Style at The New Art Exchange - 16/Jan/10 Until 10/Apr/10
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Vanley Burke, Clement Cooper, Gerard Hanson, Michael Forbes, Barbara Walker, Blackfeather
Curated by New Art Exchange (David Schischka Thomas)
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Cost: FreeTimes: Mon - Fri 10am - 7pm, Sat 10am - 5pm
Dress Code: N/A
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New Art Exchange presents an exhibition exploring how 'Black' lifestyle, music and fashion have influenced and changed mainstream culture in the UK, exploring a period from the 1970’s with its rebel Rasta style to contemporary urban Hip Hop styles.
Young African Caribbean men have often been portrayed as low achievers and perpetrators of crime in British society. But now, with Barack Obama winning the presidency of the biggest superpower in the world, will we see these same young men portrayed in a different light; a source of huge potential for the future? Will the achievement of black youth in Britain over the last 40 years be recognised and honoured?
