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.

Two Amazing Exhibitions are coming to the Window Galleries
14.03.24

Two Amazing Exhibitions are coming to the Window Galleries

Two Amazing Exhibitions are coming to the Window Galleries
Through Our Eyes: Exhibition of art by people experiencing homelessness
95 Gloucester Green 22.02.24

Through Our Eyes: Exhibition of art by people experiencing homelessness

Through Our Eyes: Exhibition of art by people experiencing homelessness
Aside for Everyone: An exhibition by 2nd year students at Ruskin School of Art
95 Gloucester Green 31.01.24

Aside for Everyone: An exhibition by 2nd year students at Ruskin School of Art

Aside for Everyone: An exhibition by 2nd year students at Ruskin School of Art
Speed of Trust: An exhibition of Sculpture and Installation by Rosie McLean
95 Gloucester Green 25.11.23

Speed of Trust: An exhibition of Sculpture and Installation by Rosie McLean

Speed of Trust: An exhibition of Sculpture and Installation by Rosie McLean
Seed Guardians Creative Workshop
95 Gloucester Green 10.10.23

Seed Guardians Creative Workshop

Seed Guardians Creative Workshop
‘Know Your Trespass Rights’ workshop
95 Gloucester Green 06.10.23

‘Know Your Trespass Rights’ workshop

‘Know Your Trespass Rights’ workshop
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
Finding The Light 2023
17.11.23

Finding The Light 2023

Finding The Light 2023
Displaced: Docus, Dinner & Discussion
95 Gloucester Green 09.10.23

Displaced: Docus, Dinner & Discussion

Displaced: Docus, Dinner & Discussion
An opening reception featuring a performance of “Sour Puss” by Meg  Erridge
95 Gloucester Green 21.07.23

An opening reception featuring a performance of “Sour Puss” by Meg Erridge

An opening reception featuring a performance of “Sour Puss” by Meg Erridge
Sip & Paint fundraiser
95 Gloucester Green 08.07.23

Sip & Paint fundraiser

Sip & Paint fundraiser

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