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.

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The Window Galleries 23.11.26

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The Island
The Island 07.10.26

The Island

The Island
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The Window Galleries 01.09.26

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Weaving the Future:  Fragment 87’s Journey Across Oxford
The Window Galleries 28.07.26

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The Island 26.10.26

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Let's Make a Community Mural
The Clockhouse Project 17.02.26

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Lantern Decorating and Parade
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Lantern Making Session
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Lantern Making Session

Lantern Making Session
Broadside Hacks showcase
15 Park End Street 17.11.26

Broadside Hacks showcase

Broadside Hacks showcase
The Valley Children: Exploring Genetics Through Theatre
The Island 12.11.26

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15 Park End Street 05.11.26

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The Island 10.10.26

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Celebrating 60 Years of New Beacon Books

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