Digital Diaspora: Past Present Future
A Black History Month Exhibition Celebrating African Diaspora Art & AI Innovation
🌟 Opening Night: Friday, 3 October, 6–9pm
📍 Urban MBA, 3 Wenlock Street, London N1 7NT
About the Exhibition
Step into Digital Diaspora, an immersive celebration of Black History Month that bridges cultural heritage with cutting-edge technology. This groundbreaking exhibition showcases the work of two visionary contemporary African artists exploring memory, identity, and speculative futures through visual art and AI-generated imagery.
Blending traditional artistic practice with artificial intelligence, Digital Diaspora invites you to reimagine the future of African Diaspora art across multiple mediums—from fine art prints to 3D-sculptural models and large-format digital installations.
Featured Artists
Sonya Blanche Vassell (ByBlanche Studio)
Lead artist and Hackney resident creating abstract explorations of visual art and design
Roney Fraser-Munroe
Creative producer, artist, and activist pioneering Afrofuturist digital-punk language examining African representation, transhumanism, and human-technology relationships
What to Experience
✨ Visual fine art prints exploring Hackney's history and architecture
✨ Large-format AI-generated digital artworks reimagining Past, Present & Future
✨ 3D-printed sculptural models pushing the boundaries of form and representation
✨ Live artist presentation activating themes of art, technology, and identity
✨ Opening Night Launch Event featuring artist Q&A and special presentation
Why Attend
This exhibition champions African Diaspora creativity in emerging media, interrogating how AI and technology are shaping cultural futures. Through specially created artworks that remix Hackney's landscape and heritage, Digital Diaspora offers an accessible, inspiring experience for diverse audiences seeking meaningful dialogue around location, technology, and identity.
Join us for an unforgettable exploration of where African art has been—and where it's going.
Free admission (Tickets are £1, which will be refunded upon arrival at event)
Limited-edition prints available
Accessible venue | All welcome
