Tapestry of Black Britons exhibition

Paula Ogun Hector, creative director and curator of Tapestry of Black Britons, is pictured alongside one of the specially embroidered panels.

The thought-provoking exhibition, featuring images of Caribbean service personnel who took part in World War II is now on display at Fulham Palace in London.

Tapestry of Black Britons was part of Fulham Palace’s Black History 365 event series to mark Black History Month in October. The exhibition also featured a new tapestry panel designed by Adwoa Botchey and Solomon Adebiyi of Adeche Atelier. Their artwork, inspired by African mythology and folklore, depicts a Yoruba Creation Story, connecting audiences to more diverse ancient narratives.

Hector said, “Tapestry of Black Britons is designed to fostering a deeper understanding of our collective past and present. The World War II design honours the black contribution, marking this year’s 80th anniversary of VE +VJ Day; while the Yoruba creation story connects us all to powerful mythology. This evolving artwork celebrates the African diaspora contributions to British culture, politics and society.”

A World War II tapestry featuring new embroidery from the Royal School of Needlework, courtesy of the Company of Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers was also on display.