Afro Supa Hero

© Jon Daniel
Genre : Exhibition | Liverpool

From friday 13 may to sunday 11 december 2016

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Principal country concerned : Column : Fine arts, Literature, History/society

An exhibition celebrating the importance of role models and icons

Afro Supa® Hero provides a snapshot of Jon Daniel's personal journey of self discovery, through his collection of pop cultural heroes and heroines of the African diaspora.

Jon grew up in South West London in the 1960s and 1970s. Looking back at his childhood he sees himself as a typical British-born, first generation child of West Indian parents - a young boy trying to find his place within a culture he couldn't always relate to. In his late 20s he began collecting comics, games, action figures and memorabilia featuring positive Black role models of history and fiction, feeling that they most strongly embodied the era of his childhood and his search for identity.

Who is your hero? Is she strong? Is he kind? Are they brave? A hero can do and be many amazing things, even without super powers. This exhibition highlights the importance of Black heroes and role models within society and their ability to have a positive impact on the lives and aspirations of us all.

Information / Venue


10am-5pm FREE to enter!



Albert Dock
Liverpool ( L3 4AQ )
Great Britain




Partners

  • Arterial network
  • Media, Sports and Entertainment Group (MSE)
  • Gens de la Caraïbe
  • Groupe 30 Afrique
  • Alliance Française VANUATU
  • PACIFIC ARTS ALLIANCE
  • FURTHER ARTS
  • Zimbabwe : Culture Fund Of Zimbabwe Trust
  • RDC : Groupe TACCEMS
  • Rwanda : Positive Production
  • Togo : Kadam Kadam
  • Niger : ONG Culture Art Humanité
  • Collectif 2004 Images
  • Africultures Burkina-Faso
  • Bénincultures / Editions Plurielles
  • Africiné
  • Afrilivres

With the support of