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Black History Month

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

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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
black and white photograph of Ira Aldridge, who wears formal clothing
Blog post
Ira Aldridge

African-American Shakespearean actor and abolitionist who was renowned across Europe
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
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
colour photograph of an airplace spreading water over land
Blog post
Broadcasting disasters

How the media has reported on historical wildfires across Europe
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
Gallery
Black people in European art

Explore portrayals of Black people in European art, which are often exoticised, subjugated and minoritised
Create your own GIfs

Discover with GIF IT UP how to create your own GIFs

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