A nomadic curatorial platform.

The 1897 Gallery is a nomadic curatorial platform amplifying modern and contemporary African and diasporic art through exhibitions that explore memory, material, and meaning.

Focusing on identity, heritage, and cultural continuity, the gallery connects emerging and established artists across Africa and its global diaspora. Its curatorial programme is grounded in collaboration, discursive practice, and intentional experimentation across space and form.

Through partnerships with artists, institutions, and archives, The 1897 Gallery deepens public engagement with the arts and fosters a greater understanding of the diverse narratives that shape our world.