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Golden Treasures

 

The Bank of Jamaica recently published Golden Treasures, a selection of art from its huge collection. In its introductory essay, the later art historian and curator Petrine Archer wrote: "By considering its selection of artists, styles and media in the broader picture of Jamaican art, it is possible to see how the Bank has partnered to help build the visual arts by supporting its diversity and innovation."

 

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Unbroken, the docu-film based on amputee Laron Williamson’s attempt to qualify for the Jamaican Paralympic team, won Best Documentary Short Film at the Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival.

To commemorate the Windrush generation, Hackney will unveil two sculptures next year.

London-born fashion designer Grace Wales Bonner’s Jamaican roots were on full-display during Highsnobiety’s ‘Not In Paris’ exhibit.

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