**Hello, ocean lovers!** 🌊 What does the ocean have to do with art? Well, isn’t the ocean a work of art in itself? And wouldn’t it be magnificent to get up close to it so we can see it, hear it, feel it? Absolutely! But, since a trip to the nearest ocean isn’t exactly a quick afternoon outing, what can we do instead? I’ve got you covered 😉 🥁London Art Lovers is here to transport your imagination to the Pacific, through a fascinating exhibition, Pasifika Now, a striking photographic display showcasing the work of young artists from across the Pacific and its diaspora. Through powerful portraits and intimate glimpses of everyday life, their images explore identity, community and contemporary Pasifika experiences, offering fresh perspectives on a region too often seen through a historical lens. And there’s more to discover beyond the exhibition itself! The gallery is filled with fascinating artefacts, history about pirates and objects that bring the Pacific’s rich cultures and the complex history of European exploration and colonisation to life 🏴‍☠️⚓️ So, ready to set sail with us? 🌊✨ **🎫 Admission is free but a ticket booking is recommended.** [Please book here for 2.30pm this Saturday 17 October.](https://tickets.rmg.co.uk/webstore/shop/viewItems.aspx?cg=RMG&c=NMMADM&_ga=2.133473422.1846607018.1598255866-1436723164.1598255866&_gl=1*1ox5yaj*_up*MQ..*_ga*MzIzNzEyNjUuMTc5MTkwNzg0Nw..*_ga_7JJ3J5DBF6*czE3OTE5MDc4NDYkbzEkZzAkdDE3OTE5MDc4NDYkajYwJGwwJGg1MTgyMTQ2MTU.*_ga_4MH5VEZTEK*czE3OTE5MDc4NDYkbzEkZzAkdDE3OTE5MDc4NDYkajYwJGwwJGgw) [More info on the Pacific Encounters gallery here.](https://www.rmg.co.uk/national-maritime-museum/attractions/pacific-encounters-gallery) [More info on the Pasifika Now exhibit here.](https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/art-culture/pasifika-now) We will take about 1 hour to explore the exhibit then go for coffee/drinks somewhere nearby. Everyone welcome 🙂 Important to note: 1. We typically socialise at cafés after the exhibit, nice, independent ones

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