BME CIC is pleased to present For Such a Time Like This, an outdoor exhibition at the Greenwich Food Festival sponsored by the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
In celebration of the borough’s rich cultural diversity, the show offers a visual dialogue on the presence and perspective of emerging black artists based in London. Six selected artists reflect on their creative journeys, alluding to the visual representation of identity, love, community, and culture. Amid the elated atmosphere, audiences are invited to experience art while indulging in tantalising dishes from around the world and rhythmic beats-this is the spirit of the festival in full colour! The family-oriented event welcomes people of different backgrounds, bringing together different classes, races and religions. The festival combines music genres such as Afrobeat, Amapiano, Dancehall, amplifying the exhibition’s celebration of cultural expression.
Visually, the exhibition embraces bold stylistic diversity. Kayaman Arts introduces dynamic works through vibrant cubism and geometric expressionism in Bank of England and Family Dinner. Oriana Unaji’s Endless Quest for Identity brings us on a journey of peace through colour and nature, rejecting the notion that suffering is a prerequisite for creativity. For Unaji, peace covers the overbearing harshness of the world, and therefore art acts as a form of tranquillity. As Unaji’s approach is aligned to the festive theme, artist Koby Martin’s portrait’ Goodbye, But Don’t Forget to Celebrate ‘ features Black figures monochrome. The artworks engage in the themes of memory, grief and the necessity of joy in remembrance.
Moreover, Rayvenn D’Clark offers Lenticular, a visual arresting object that plays with dimension and movement, standing apart in medium and message. Finally, Horcelie Sinda Wa Mbongo’s collages portrayals of male and female figures are steeped with cultural symbolism. The one-day show is on the 26th of July 2025 , starting from 12pm to 6pm at the Glyndon Community Centre.
