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Black History Month

During Black History Month 2021, explore the histories of Black people in Europe

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Discover with GIF IT UP how to create your own GIFs

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colourful drawing with many different figures
Blog post
Wifredo Lam

Cuban whose art was influenced both by Catholic and African traditions
collage showing artwork of Juan de Pareja by Diego Velázquez, photograph of Nellie Cooman and image of Toussaint Louverture
Exhibition
Black lives in Europe

The stories and achievements of Black figures from the past to the present
colour badge showing three figures with words 'Ik ben tegen apartheid'
Gallery
Anti-Apartheid movements

Posters, photographs and objects documenting anti-apartheid movements in solidatory with Black South Africans.
grainy black and white photograph of Leone Jacovacci who flexes his arm muscles
Blog post
Leone Jacovacci

Afro-Italian boxer who was Italian champion in the 1920s, angering fascists
colour portrait of Joseph Bologne, who wears a red coat and holds a sword
Blog post
Chevalier de Saint Georges

The life of Joseph Bologne, a French 18th century fencer, soldier and composer
a black and white double exposure photograph of the same entrance to a Chinese temple complex, pillars and archways superposed over each other in an artistic impression
Exhibition
China in Perspective

Chinese culture and history through European heritage collections
GIF IT UP logo with animated hammer and paint brush
Blog post
How to make a great GIF

Learn how GIF IT UP participants find inspiration and bring cultural heritage to life