Opening Celebration | Elsa James: It Should Not Be Forgotten

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Opening Celebration | Elsa James: It Should Not Be Forgotten

Friday 28 March 2025

Galleries

Elsa James: Living in the Wake of the Lust for Sugar, Film still, London, Sugar & Slavery Gallery, Museum of London Docklands, Image: Andy Delaney 2023

Join us for a special evening event to celebrate the opening of ‘It Should Not Be Forgotten’, Elsa James’s first major solo exhibition at Firstsite!

 

Be among the first to experience a bold and unflinching exploration of Britain’s colonial past and its lasting impact on Black life today.

Discover a provocative mix of new work from renowned British African-Caribbean interdisciplinary artist Elsa James in her new exhibition, featuring photography, neon, screen print and sound.

 
Join us for an evening of art, conversation, and reflection:
  • Speeches will begin at 7pm.
  • Our fully licensed bar will be open throughout the evening.
  • Explore all our current exhibitions, browse the shop, and visit the cinema.
  • No booking required. Everyone welcome.

 

To find out more about the exhibition click here.

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Dates and times

Friday 28 March 2025 | 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

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