Kerry James Marshall: Conversations

14 November 2025

Afua will be speaking at the Kerry James Marshall: Conversations symposium at the Royal Academy of Arts. This two-day dialogue explores the themes, influences and histories that shape Kerry James Marshall’s groundbreaking practice, marking the RA’s exhibition ‘Kerry James Marshall: The Histories’.

The symposium brings together internationally renowned artists, academics, art historians, and curators to engage with Marshall’s deeply thoughtful and rigorous practice, delving into subjects such as the history of painting, the significance of film and literature in his work, the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade, and the histories of Black nationalism and activism.

For more information please visit https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/event/kerry-james-marshall-conversations

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