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Black presence in the Wallace collection

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A talk titled 'Black presence in the Wallace collection' will take place on 18 October 2026, with a meet point provided upon request in London. The discussion will explore topics such as looted Ashanti Gold and the significance of Black Kings and Princesses in art. Tickets are priced at £16.00.

From looted Ashanti Gold to Black Kings and Princesses.

The Wallace Collection is one of the world’s great individual art collections

The Wallace Collection is one of the world’s great individual art collections.Hidden in its collection of over 5,500 works there are many black presences, most times hidden. We'll take you around the Collection introducing you to many different works revealing subjects of economic capital, creators of cultural capital, kings & kingdoms, musicians, princesses, slaves, servants, saints and inspirations. You'll be introduced to the religious, cultural and social significance of the black presence in The Wallace Collection. If you want to understand this presence in one of the great collections of 18th and 19th century art in the home of the connoisseur who brought this sumptuous collection together, then this tour is for you.

Walk last 2 hours , meet point on request

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Black presence in the Wallace collection takes place on Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 14:00.

Black presence in the Wallace collection is held at Meet point on request in London (1, London, W1).

Tickets for Black presence in the Wallace collection are priced at £16. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.

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