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Anthem of Avocado: Rootical Folklore by Natty Mark Samuels in the Window Galleries

10/01/2023

Anthem of Avocado: Rootical Folklore by Natty Mark Samuels in the Window Galleries

The January display in the Window Galleries consists of a collection of writing, paying homage to African and Caribbean Folklore through the flora.

Anthem of Avocado

Anthem of Avocado' by Natty Mark Samuels is one of many poems on display to read & enjoy.



In 2009, Natty Mark Samuels set up African School, offering African Studies to the general public. He has taught in schools, community projects, youth clubs, colleges, museums, carnivals, universities and botanical gardens. African School has a specialism in African and Caribbean Folklore. His writings on this subject matter include NUNU, an online African folklore project; The Birago Diop Trilogy and The Papine Tales.

What's on

Browse upcoming events, exhibitions, workshops and classes at Fusion Arts and in the wider community.

"In Bloom" by Estella Tse
95 Gloucester Green 05.06.23

"In Bloom" by Estella Tse

"In Bloom" by Estella Tse
Sirkhane DARKROOM on Window Galleries
31.05.23

Sirkhane DARKROOM on Window Galleries

Sirkhane DARKROOM on Window Galleries
Merging Minds Exhibition
95 Gloucester Green 11.05.23

Merging Minds Exhibition

Merging Minds Exhibition
Voices from Death Row: Art as a form of Expression
Oakeshott Room Lincoln College 07.05.23

Voices from Death Row: Art as a form of Expression

Voices from Death Row: Art as a form of Expression
Botley West Way Square - 2023
Seacourt Hall 18.03.23

Botley West Way Square - 2023

Botley West Way Square - 2023
POETRY WORKSHOP
11.02.23

POETRY WORKSHOP

POETRY WORKSHOP
CREATIVE DRAWING WORKSHOP
16.12.22

CREATIVE DRAWING WORKSHOP

CREATIVE DRAWING WORKSHOP
LANTERN MAKING WORKSHOP
16.12.22

LANTERN MAKING WORKSHOP

LANTERN MAKING WORKSHOP
Windrush Day Memorial Lecture
Pitt Rivers Museum South Parks Road 22.06.23

Windrush Day Memorial Lecture

Windrush Day Memorial Lecture
Love The World Around You  -  Exhibition Opening Event
95 Gloucester Green 25.03.23

Love The World Around You - Exhibition Opening Event

Love The World Around You - Exhibition Opening Event
Big Reveal Event! Public Art For Botley West Way Square
Seacourt Hall 18.03.23

Big Reveal Event! Public Art For Botley West Way Square

Big Reveal Event! Public Art For Botley West Way Square
Spilt Milk 2023 EXHIBITION OPENING EVENT
95 Gloucester Green 04.02.23

Spilt Milk 2023 EXHIBITION OPENING EVENT

Spilt Milk 2023 EXHIBITION OPENING EVENT

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