The African Gaze Â
V&A Europe 1600 – 1815 Galleries
Nadia Denton’s 2025 Tour Dates
Saturday 8 March, 3.30pm
Saturday 5 April, 3.30pm
Saturday 13Â September, 3.30pm
Victoria & Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL
Nadia Denton’s specially researched official V&A tours give an overview of the African presence in 17th and 18th Century Europe as represented in a number of high-quality works of art. Europe during this period was on the cusp of massive change with much social, religious and economic upheaval. The period saw the Scientific Revolution and Age of Enlightenment.
Nadia leads the tour speculating on the viewpoint of the African individuals portrayed; their stories and backgrounds. As part of the tour attendees will be looking at a number of known and unknown figures as well as the achievements of individuals of African descent in European history at a time when the African body would become symbolic of degradation.
From the Baroque to the Rococo and Neoclassical, the Europe 1600-1815 Galleries present an unrivalled collection of 17th and 18th century art and design in a period that was influential in forging the identity of the European lifestyle today.
The tour is free and drop-in. There is no booking procedure. Meet Nadia Denton at the meeting point in the grand entrance of the Victoria & Albert Museum for a sharp 3.30pm start.