Black Tudors exhibition: Meet the Artists

People of African origin and descent have been part of the British story for a long time.

Black Tudors: New Narratives has been created in collaboration with young, local artists of Black Heritage. They are:

Annie Pearson, Nompumelelo Ncube, Jade Eynon, and Nina-Simone Brown.

You can listen to each artist talk about their artwork and their creative process:

Nina-Simone Brown has depicted Jacques Francis, who was a salvage diver.

Listen to Nina here.

Learn more about Nina here.

Annie Pearson has depicted Cattelena of Almondsbury, an independent single woman.

Listen to Annie here.

Jade Eynon has depicted Mary Fillis, the Moroccan convert.

Listen to Jade here

Learn more about Jade here.

Nompumelelo Ncube has depicted Reasonable Blackman, a silk weaver.

Listen to Nompumelelo here.

Learn more about Nom here.

Also joining the project is poet, Amanda Hemmings

Amanda Hemmings has written a piece especially for the exhibition, in celebration of Black Tudors.

Amanda uses the artform of poetry to support the wellbeing of children, young people and adults. This has largely consisted of collaborating with various organisations including schools, libraries, art centres and healthcare services.

Learn more about Amanda here.

Follow her on X here.

Black Tudors: New Narratives is exhibited at Selly Manor Museum Friday 26th January to Friday 22nd March 2024.

Black Tudors exhibition: Meet the Artists

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