198 Contemporary Arts and Learning

198 Contemporary Arts and Learning, also known as the 198 Gallery or 198, is an art space and gallery in Railton Road, Brixton, London.^[1]

History

The organisation, originally named Roots Community, was founded in 1988 by John "Noel" Morgan and Zoe Lindsay-Thomas.^[2] Lindsay-Thomas was a minicab driver and Morgan was manager of the Vargus Social Club in Landor Road. The organisation eventually changed its name to 198 Gallery, after its location on Railton Road.

198's initial remit was to promote the work of contemporary African, Caribbean and Asian artists whose work represented the diversity of British society. 198 later expanded their policy to include artists from outside the UK.

Exhibitions

During the course of its 28-year existence, 198 Contemporary Arts and Learning has hosted projects and solo exhibitions showcasing the work of more than four hundred British and international artists, including: Keith Piper, Eva Sajovic,^[3] Hew Locke, Brian Griffiths, Fernando Palma Rodriguez,^[4] Quilla Constance,^[5] Barby Asante, Delaine Le Bas,^[6] and Godfried Donkor ^[7]

References

^ De Souza, Pauline (2002). "198 Gallery". In Donnell, Alison (ed.). Companion to Contemporary Black British Culture. Routledge. ISBN 9781134700257.
^ Davis, Lucy; Bayode, Folami (2005). "The 198 Gallery". In Atkinson, Dennis; Dash, Paul (eds.). Social and Critical Practice in Art Education. Trentham Books. pp. 81–90. ISBN 9781858563114.
^ "In/Visible Cities at 198 CAL - 19 November 2015". 198 Contemporary Arts and Learning. November 2015. Archived from the original on 11 October 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
^ "Mechatronic Circus Schools Exhibition - 6 December 2000 to 16 June 2001". 198 Contemporary Arts and Learning. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
^ "PUKIJAM, Jennifer Allen aka Quilla Constance - 26 March 2015 to 8 May 2015". 198 Contemporary Arts and Learning. Archived from the original on 23 January 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
^ "To Gypsyland, Delaine Le Bas - 21 June 2014 to 20 August 2014". 198 Contemporary Arts and Learning. Archived from the original on 11 October 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
^ "Social Impact Report 2015" (PDF). 198 Contemporary Arts and Learning. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 October 2016. Retrieved 22 August 2016.