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Kingdom of Ife: Sculptures from West Africa

This exhibition features some of the most refined and beautiful sculptures ever to be found in Africa. Featuring over 100 pieces of Ife Sculptures most of which have never been seen before in the UK.

The British Museum, Great Russell Street, London WC1B (020 7323 8181) opens Thu 4 Mar – Sun 6 Jun, £8

Africa Fever

Africa Fever is a photographic exhibition by Jessica Kendall that aims to call into question the primacy of the visual as the dominant means for the production and consumption of cultural knowledge.

Brunei Gallery SOAS, Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London WC1 (020 7898 4046) continues until March 27. Tue – Sat, 10am -5.30pm. Free.

MICHAEL JACKSON EXHIBITION

Showcasing some of the most personal and iconic memorabilia from the King of Pop’s extraordinary life. This official exhibition celebrates his unparalleled career.

02 Bubble, Millennium Way, Greenwich, London SE10.

CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY

A specially-commissioned 30-minute film is the central element of this exhibition, which examines the themes of genocide and ethnic conflict – looking at some of the common features shared by the horrendous bloodshed in Cambodia, East Timor, Bosnia, Rwanda and elsewhere.

Imperial War Museum London, Lambeth Road, London SE1 (020 7416 5000). Daily, 10am -6pm. Free.

Underground Platform

This is a live music night for up and coming performers to showcase their talents.

Walkabout Temple, Temple Station, Temple Place, London WC2 (07984 792 955). Third Friday of the month, 8pm. £5.

CUMING FAMILY GALLERY

Discover the history of the family and their curious collection. Explore objects from Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania, as part of this permanent exhibition.

Cuming Museum, Old Walworth Town Hall, 151 Walworth Road, London SE17 (020 7525 2332). 10am. Free.

CULTURAL CONNECTIONS: AFRICA

This exhibition features a diverse group of objects with links to the African diaspora. The artist focuses on the relationships between people and public collections.

Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London SW7 (020 7942 2211). Free.

SUGAR JOURNEYS

Use the paintings and drawings on display in the London Sugar and Slavery Gallery to follow the history of the sugar trade. Find out how it changed the world and the legacies for us today.

Museum of London Docklands, Hertsmere Road, London E14. 12.30pm, 2.45pm. £5. www.museumindocklands.org.uk

LONDON, SUGAR AND SLAVERY

This is a permanent exhibition that looks at London’s contribution to the sugar industry and slave trade.

Museum in the Docklands, Hertsmere Road, London E14. 10am-6pm. Open daily. www.museumindocklands.org.uk

Published: 31 December 1979
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