{"title": "Exhibition: Venetta Nicole – A Language of Colour and Form", "start": "2026-11-01T11:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Valentines Mansion", "address": "", "price": "free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["art/abstract-art", "occasion/black-history-month"], "description": "An exhibition at Valentines Mansion presenting Venetta Nicole's work, part of Vision Redbridge Culture and Leisure's celebration of Black History Month in partnership with Redbridge Council. 'A Language of Colour and Form' gathers Nicole's intuitive work across abstraction, portraiture and architectural forms, turning personal experiences, memories, cultural heritage and emotional landscapes into vibrant, layered compositions. Nicole is a London-based Caribbean artist and ex-Ilford resident who graduated from Middlesex University in 2007, winning the Women in Art Prize Susan Angoy Award (2022) and Tim May Memorial Award (2026). Her show explores identity, belonging, resilience and memory, inviting viewers to bring their own interpretations to colour and form as a language of freedom.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/exhibition-venetta-nicole-a-language-of-colour-and-form-79125/", "official_url": "https://valentinesmansion.com/events/exhibition-venetta-nicole-a-language-of-colour-and-form/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/57b8a5fb793cb69fda064f2a9fa561294297581c50f60388e55dbbe29151dc25-1200.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-01T11:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Valentines Mansion", "address": "", "tickets": ""}, {"start": "2026-11-02T11:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Valentines Mansion", "address": "", "tickets": ""}, {"start": "2026-11-08T11:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Valentines Mansion", "address": "", "tickets": ""}, {"start": "2026-11-09T11:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Valentines Mansion", "address": "", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "New Black British Sound x BBC Introducing", "start": "2026-11-12T18:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-12T21:30:00Z", "place": "V&A East Museum", "address": "Carpenters Road 107, E20 2AR London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["society/black-culture/black-british", "music"], "description": "An evening of live music, networking and a panel conversation titled 'New Black British Sound x BBC Introducing' at V&A East Museum. 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It is guest curated by author and journalist Charlene Prempeh and shows over 100 objects across six sections. The show demonstrates that Black design is not a monolith and that there is no single way to be a Black designer, with many featured designers belonging to diasporic communities. Its title references the 'Black Aesthetic' of the 1960s and the 'New Black Aesthetic' of the 1980s, proposing a 'Nue' era defined by nuance.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/the-nue-black-aesthetic-35598/", "official_url": "https://designmuseum.org/exhibitions/the-nue-black-aesthetic", "image": "https://noky.io/images/1d49418e537eaef21f05fffb1ed1631501944324cf7ff315c706dd43e8f07544-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Sculpted Heritage", "start": "2026-10-01T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-10-31T00:00:00Z", "place": "Elephant and Castle", "address": "Elephant And Castle 18, SE18 6JY London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["society/migration/diaspora/africa-diaspora", "art/sculpture"], "description": "Sculpted Heritage is a month-long exhibition celebrating the rich artistic traditions of Africa and the African Diaspora. 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It is curated by Axematic and presented by ARTicles, providing a platform for artists to show, sell, trade and showcase their work to a large audience. A party follows after each day. 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Speakers include Yinka Ilori, a multi-disciplinary artist and designer whose bold visual language draws on his British-Nigerian heritage; illustrator and designer DaRynci (aka Daryn Roongrawewan), who crafts ornamental icons and animations; and Simon Elvins and Roy Barker of London's independent creative and advertising company Wonderhood Studios, discussing their local Soho community work. The event takes place in partnership with Affinity and Cavalry by Canva, with drinks and snacks from sponsors El Rayo Tequila and Lovecorn when doors open. Doors open at 6pm and the talks begin around 7:15pm.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/nicer-tuesdays-november-35765/", "official_url": "https://earthackney.co.uk/events/nicer-tuesdays-november-3rd-nov-earth-london-tickets-g5v6v2/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/6960451af14c854d2298197d05b241f2e5c576370dd70de48cf1281269e23759-2000.webp"}, {"title": "By Appointment Only: Romani art, culture & heritage", "start": "2026-10-29T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-01-31T00:00:00Z", "place": "London Museum Docklands", "address": "Hertsmere Road, E14 4AL London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["art/contemporary", "society/roma-sinti"], "description": "A free display by the London Museum showcasing the work of British Romani artists who share their identity and experiences through visual activism. It centres on three key works by artists Corrina Eastwood, Delaine Le Bas and Dan Turner, with Eastwood as co-curator. Inspired by the trade and industry of London's Docklands, the artworks honour the livelihoods, creativity and craft of Romani communities. A timeline by John-Henry Phillips illustrates their history from 500 CE to 2022, challenging stereotypes and inviting better understanding and connection.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/by-appointment-only-romani-art-culture-heritage-70020/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/145ae4dd21979af50ece806d83519cb34737490716bbcd3f1eb43046d15c1846-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Nicole Eisenman", "start": "2026-09-23T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-21T00:00:00Z", "place": "Sadie Coles", "address": "Davies Street, W1K 3DJ London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["art/painting/contemporary-painting"], "description": "An exhibition of ten new paintings, all from 2026, by the French-born U.S. artist Nicole Eisenman, presented at Sadie Coles HQ on Savile Row in London. The works, titled such pieces as Orgy, Togetherers and The Waiter, unite a great variety in form and subject with a painterly attention to surface and texture, exploring how many universes one canvas can hold. A text by Canadian writer Emily LaBarge accompanies the show, describing how Eisenman paints her life and feelings, assigning images to emotions. The exhibition coincides with the unveiling of a monumental sculpture by Eisenman in the courtyard of the Royal Academy of Arts in London.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/nicole-eisenman-76807/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/e06629b59a66f928b605c9369e098aec896d0b6ade20f8640e3030c21f62b0a6-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Meet Nic Joly | London", "start": "2026-11-07T00:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "London South Molton Street", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["art"], "description": "Meet Nic Joly is an event at Castle Fine Art on St Christopher's Place in London. It is a meet-the-artist occasion with Nic Joly, an artist whose work is shown by Castle Fine Art.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/meet-nic-joly-london-35239/", "official_url": "https://www.castlefineart.com/pages/event/meet-nic-joly-london", "image": "https://noky.io/images/f634c3d00d3f00bc1749d7525779b3aa3b1aee7a7b0f25a0c47866afc9f8046a-2000.webp"}, {"title": "if you like rice, you’ll understand – Collective Noise", "start": "2026-10-01T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-12-11T00:00:00Z", "place": "Institute of International Visual Arts | Stuart Hall Library - iniva", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["art/contemporary"], "description": "This is an exhibition project titled 'if you like rice, you'll understand – Collective Noise', bringing together painting, photography, moving image, text and sound. It is a new project by artist and educator Andrew Pierre Hart, part of a joint programme between iniva and Chelsea Space at Chelsea College of Arts. Drawing on Stuart Hall's cultural studies legacy, it explores sound as a form of learning and cultural exchange, examining the relationship between sound and diasporic experiences. The project includes a cross-site exhibition, an events programme and a publication, supported by The Ampersand Foundation.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/if-you-like-rice-youll-understand-collective-noise-60786/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/aabf80b0df67e5692d00f33769a693ca39fc9b1eab2066da1de9d0767fe6eb43-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Black Is The Color Of My Voice", "start": "2026-07-12T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2027-01-18T00:00:00Z", "place": "Garrick Theatre", "address": "", "price": "GBP 38", "price_from": "38.00", "price_to": "38.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/45893-black-is-the-color-of-my-voice", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["music/jazz", "society/civil-rights", "stage/musical"], "description": "Black Is The Color Of My Voice is a play with live songs at the Garrick Theatre in London. Apphia Campbell's acclaimed show is inspired by the life of Nina Simone and features many of her most iconic songs performed live. It follows a successful singer and civil rights activist seeking redemption after her father's untimely death, reflecting on her journey from young piano prodigy to renowned jazz vocalist. The show has played sell-out seasons in Shanghai, New York, Edinburgh and the West End, and won Best Theatre Award at Adelaide Fringe 2024.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/black-is-the-color-of-my-voice-46126/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/8118d312b6f2cd7ae939ae891bb47442b68c64e4f3372bad1332f984f9083039-2000.webp"}, {"title": "“Anything Goes” An exhibition of art by Vero – Week 1", "start": "2026-11-03T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-09T00:00:00Z", "place": "Mosaic Reform Synagogue", "address": "Bessborough Road 39, HA1 3BS Harrow", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://choosemosaic.org/whats-on/book/", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["art/painting"], "description": "An art exhibition showing work by Vero (Veronica) at Mosaic Reform Synagogue. Veronica paints colourful representational and semi-abstract paintings in pastel, oil or acrylic, some textured with collage and inspired by life or the world around us. She works regularly in her studio, has completed commissions and held solo and joint exhibitions in the London area. She has won awards and commendations for her varied work and hopes visitors find joy in it.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/anything-goes-an-exhibition-of-art-by-vero-week-1-46186/", "official_url": "https://choosemosaic.org/event/anything-goes-an-exhibition-of-art-by-vero-week-1/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/aefdf89af00940f6f1694eb3adf59cb650c105008018882de9c5e852cc512710-2000.webp"}]}