A blog by Marina Gentry EspinosaWhen I began my Master’s in Museum Studies at the University of York, I had my sights set on a career in curating. I envisioned myself conducting object research or…
A blog by Olivia Reed Being given the opportunity to work alongside the Anti-Apartheid Legacy Centre (AALC) for my University of York MA placement introduced me to the exhibition ‘All Shall Be Afforded Dignity!’ (ABSAD!) and the brilliant works of Norman Kaplan. As…
From Distance to Connection: Learning Through Women in the Anti-Apartheid Struggle A blog by Lakshina Bajracharya (studying for an MA in Visual Communications) I Began with Almost Nothing… When this project was handed out to…
Why Do the History of the Anti-Apartheid Struggle and its Heritage Work Matter to Anyone and Everyone? (“To be free is not merely to cast off ones chains, but to live in a way that…
Secret Maps – Exploring Mapping as Resistance Venue: The British Library, London Dates: 24 October 2025 – 18 January 2026 Overview We are proud to be a Community Partner for the British Library’s major exhibition…
Header image: 'Which black train to take is matter of guesswork. They have no destination signs and no announcement of arrivals is made, Head car may be numbered to show its route, but number is…
Header image: George Bizos, Bizos Family Archive I recently saw the touching and inspirational film, George Bizos Icon. George Bizos Icon offers a personal and political portrait of George Bizos, using rare and public archive…
Seeds of Freedom The 1955 Freedom Charter outlines ten key tenets that promote equality and freedom. In this project, part of my BA Illustration at London Metropolitan University, I was tasked with creating a compelling…
