Art and Existence - The Carnival Battleground - We Ready!

London's Notting Hill Carnival, whether defined as an event, festival, street party or art form, has three key modalities: a ritual of resistance, a festival of otherness and performance art. Examine the history of the event and examine the challenges facing all its constituencies – artists, performers, regulatory authorities, residents, service providers and the London Notting Hill Carnival Enterprises Trust – in their struggle to remain involved. This presentation is led by Ansel Wong, one of the founder members of ELIMU Carnival Band and a former director of the Flamboyan Community Association. He has served on The Notting Hill Carnival Trust and is currently a Director of the Carnival Village Trust, Cultural Co-operation, and the Commonwealth Arts and Cultural Foundation. He is a Fellow of the RSA. 14.30 - 16.00 Free, booking essential Book online via the web link or via the Bookings Office +44 (0)20 7942 2211, 09.00 - 17.30, Monday - Friday (closed Bank Holidays).

Suitable for
Any age


Website
http://www.vam.ac.uk/whatson/event/5911/art-and-existence-the-carnival-battleground-we-ready-2120698591/

Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk/se000168?id=EVENT536812