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In pictures: Alumni of Colour Association’s private breakfast tour of the National Portrait Gallery

Leslie stood in front of the group. On either side are paintings

Written byEleanor Harvey
Published date 21 May 2024

Earlier this month, members of the Alumni of Colour Association had a private breakfast tour of the National Portrait Gallery.

Organised by the Alumni of Colour Association committee, guests enjoyed a private tour of the recent major exhibition, The Time is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure.

The tour was led by fine art lecturer, author and broadcaster Leslie Primo, who provided wonderful insight and enabled engaging conversations amongst the guests.

Afterwards there was a chance for guests to chat over coffee and breakfast in Larry’s bar.

About the exhibition:

The Time is Always Now explored the depiction of the Black form within portraiture. Seven of the artists included in the exhibition were University of the Arts London alumni.

Curated by writer, and former UAL Governor, Ekow Eshun, the artists explore the Black figure through the mediums of painting, drawing and sculpture. The contemporary works all consider and celebrate figuration as a means of illuminating the richness and complexity of Black life.

About the Alumni of Colour Association:

The Alumni of Colour Association is a collaborative community that aims to support people of colour in the creative industries. Run by alumni volunteers, the association organises supportive events throughout the year. These feature inspirational speakers and are a great chance to meet like-minded creatives.