Carnival is more than a party — it’s a protest, a prayer, and a powerful act of survival.
As Notting Hill Carnival draws near, The Carnivalesque: Body, Mind and Spirit exhibition invites us to look deeper. Curated by Onyekachi Wambu and supported by Ra Hendricks, this thought-provoking showcase explores the African spiritual, cultural, and political roots of carnival — from resistance on the plantation to modern-day urban struggles.
Featuring newly commissioned artworks, talks, screenings and more, this is carnival reimagined — bold, beautiful, and unapologetically radical.
Read the full article by John Stevenson and discover why this exhibition matters now more than ever.
