Our artistic programme supports the practice and development of Afro-diasporic, global south and otherwise marginalised artists. Our newly renovated, RIBA award-winning building boasts three beautiful galleries on the ground floor, where we curate exhibitions in-house and host an associate programme of guest projects. Currently, the in-house programme is temporarily curated by Shane Sutherland.

Over the 35-year history of the organisation, 198’s artistic programme has exhibited artists such as Keith Piper, Eddie Chambers, Pearl Alcock, Niel Kenlock, Denzil Forrester, Larry Achiampong, Hassan Aliyu, Faisal Abdu’Allah, Rita Keegan, and Poly Styrene among others. It has also included shows curated by Marlene Smith, Barby Asante, Eva Langret, Mattie Loyce and many more.