In Conversation with Lanre Bakare and Lisa Anderson
In Conversation with Lanre Bakare and Lisa Anderson
Price
From £5. Get 10% off Lanre's debut book when you pre-order a copy with your ticket.
Date
Sun 27 Apr 2025
Time
4–5pm
Location
Foyle Rooms
Join us for an in conversation with author and journalist Lanre Bakare and independent arts consultant Lisa Anderson.
Following the opening of Resistance, author and journalist Lanre Bakare and former Director of Black Cultural Archives Lisa Anderson join us in the Foyle Rooms for an in conversation discussing themes of the exhibition and Bakare’s debut book We Were There.
We Were There is a cultural and social history of black Britain during the Thatcher era, with a focus on stories outside of London. The book brings into the spotlight for the first time extraordinary Black lives in once-rich cities now home to failing industries: the foundries of Birmingham, the docks of Liverpool and Cardiff, the mills of Bradford. London was only ever part of the picture – We Were There is about incorporating a vastly broader range of Black Britons into the fabric of our national story.
Pre-order a copy of We Were There with your event ticket for a 10% discount. You’ll be able to collect your copy of the book on the day of the event.
‘A vital corrective that enhances our understanding of black British history by moving the narrative outside of London.’
Lanre Bakare
Lanre Bakare was born and grew up in Bradford, West Yorkshire. He is a correspondent covering arts and culture for the Guardian where his writing focuses on the intersection of art, race and culture across multiple disciplines.
He was senior correspondent on the award-winning Cotton Capital project, and has worked in New York and Los Angeles as part of the Guardian US team.
His debut non-fiction book WE WERE THERE will be published by The Bodley Head in April 2025.
Lisa Anderson
Lisa Anderson is an independent arts and culture consultant, curator, and writer, championing artists, galleries, and cultural organisations.
With a background in Human Rights and International Relations, Lisa brings a critical and expansive lens to her work, exploring the intersections of equity, creativity, and cultural heritage.
Formerly the Managing Director of Black Cultural Archives, Lisa has built a reputation for her thought leadership in the arts and heritage sector, advocating for representation and sustainable practices. She has been featured in Elle Magazine and is the 2024 Precious Leadership Award Winner, reflecting her impact and influence.
