70 Objeks & Tings, an exhibition celebrating 70 Years of Caribbeans in the UK, launches at the Streetlife Musuem in Hull tomorrow (Saturday 2 October) as part of Black History Month.
The title ’70 Objeks & Tings – Celebrating 70 Years of Caribbeans in the UK’ is a nod to patois, a traditional form of language for many Caribbeans. The objeks & tings refer to the things that Caribbeans, especially those of the Windrush Generation hold dear.
The exhibition is open throughout October (Black History Month) at the Streetlife Museum in Hull..
500 copies of the book are available for free in Hull’s libraries for local people to read and enjoy this Black History Month and beyond. Each chapter is full of fun facts, insights and stories exploring Caribbean Food, Contributions, Homes, Hair, Beauty & Dress and Culture.
In partnership with Hull City Council, Hull Libraries, Hull Museums, the University of Hull, the Wilberforce Institute for the study of Slavery and Emancipation and Visit Hull and East Yorkshire, 70 Objeks & Tings is a new way to experience the Caribbean.
The exhibition features objects that are synonymous with Caribbean culture.
Catherine Ross, Founder and Director of Museumand, said: “We want to show the common thread in the stories of all the different peoples that have made their home in Hull, and we hope the programme will resonate with all cultures and communities. We are all connected, wherever we are from.”
Councillor Marjorie Brabazon, chair of Hull Culture and Leisure, said: “There is no doubt that the influence of Caribbean people from the Windrush Generation and their descendants enrich our culture in Hull.
The exhibition also features quotes and stories from Caribbeans who live in the UK.
“The 70 Objeks & Tings exhibition is a very exciting project, with lots of opportunities for residents to interact with it, raise understanding and celebrate the Caribbean community’s remarkable contribution to our city’s heritage.”
Use the project hashtag #HullBHM, #HullBHM2021, #BlackHistoryMonth2021 and tag @museumand in posts to ask questions and keep the conversation going.
