In early July, the Victoria and Albert Museum opened the first African fashion exhibition in the institution’s 170-year history with designs, photographs, and films from 25 of the 54 African countries. The V&A was founded in 1852 and its legacy is tied up with British colonialism across Africa. This exhibition, which has been more than two years in the making, was seen as a move towards acknowledging these histories, as well as including a more diverse range of voices in the institution.
“It is a moment of transition that marks the commitment that we have to celebrate African creativity", said curator Christine Checinska.
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