Extended opening hours and free for all.

In this special Lates, we are inviting everyone to come and explore the notion of home. Inspired by Johny Pitts’ search for what Black Britain is today, there will be a range of free activities including a poetry jam, film screenings and a live vinyl DJ set by the one and only Eddie Otchere.

This event is in celebration of our current show Johny Pitts: Home is Not a Place

5–6pm
Poetry Jam hosted by Dillon Kalyabe and Jamel Alatise 

Location: Café bar

Poet and photographer Dillon Kalyabe and Artist–Creative Jamel Alatise will be hosting a poetry jam in the café from 5-6pm. Dillon and Jamel will be performing some of their poems which reflect and celebrate some of the themes in Johny Pitts' work. The audience will be invited to respond and share their own words. This event is open to anyone so bring along your poems and jam!

5.30–9pm
Music: Eddie Otchere on the decks with a live vinyl DJ set inspired by the pirate radio music of Johny’s youth.

Location: Café bar

Eddie Otchere is best known for his photographs of the seminal rappers and DJs of the mid 1990s and early noughties. His celebrated works include portraits of Biggie Smalls, Blackstar (Yasiin Bey & Talib Kweli) So Solid Crew, Wu Tang Clan, Aaliyah, Chronixx and many others. Since 1993 Otchere’s photographs have been exhibited and published worldwide, including on the covers of major international magazines such as FT Magazine and Mixmag.

5–9pm
Film screenings: The Moving Image Programme, curated by Black Blossoms

Location: Third floor

Inspired by Johny Pitts' exploration of "What is Black Britain?", Black Blossoms has carefully selected films to celebrate the diverse viewpoints of identity and culture. Each work represents a unique voice, offering a kaleidoscope of perspectives that beautifully intersect with the exhibited artworks.

These films celebrate Black artistry, identity, and creativity, adding depth and significance to the exhibition's storytelling. Join us for this enchanting journey of cultural reflection.

Film programme:
Beverley Bennet: Nation's Finest, Putting Down Roots and Birthing
Morgan Quaintance: Another Decade
Darryl Daley's "Youlogy / No ghost

The three films will be playing on loop throughout the evening

5–9pm
Museum of Youth Culture: Grown Up in Britain Scanning Social

Location: Ground floor

Drop your youth snapshots into the Museum of Youth Culture: Scanning Social. Dedicated to celebrating the scenes, styles and sounds of the last 100 years, the museum is looking to grow its archives to build the most inclusive narrative of youth and subculture history.

Reflecting on the question posed by Johny Pitts, 'What is Black Britain?', the Museum of Youth Culture invites visitors to share their memories of growing up by bringing in a photograph, flyer, or youth culture memento for entry into the Museum's archives alongside the chance to feature on the Museum of Youth Culture x The Photographers' Gallery Instagram takeover.

7pm
Exhibition artist tour: Join Johny Pitts as he talks about his work in Home is Not a Place

Location: Second floor

Born in Sheffield, Johny Pitts is a self-taught photographer, writer and broadcaster. The founder of the online journal Afropean.com and author of Afropean: Notes from Black Europe, Pitts spent more than a decade documenting the Black experience in Europe. He currently presents Open Book for BBC Radio 4 and a forthcoming Afropean podcast funded by a grant from the National Geographic Society. Pitts has contributed words and images for The Guardian, The New Statesman, The New York Times, and Condé Nast Traveller. His first solo show was held at Foam in Amsterdam in 2020.