Stuart Hall Library
Named after the eminent cultural theorist, Professor Stuart Hall, the Stuart Hall Library focuses on contemporary African, Asian, Latin American and European Art, and the work of British artists from different cultural backgrounds.
Run by Iniva (Institute of International Visual Arts), the Library holds exhibition catalogues, monographs on critical and cultural theory and periodicals. You will also discover audio-visual material on DVD and CD, and a substantial collection of slides and ephemera.
The Future Fantasteek! On Tour... exhibition of Jackie Batey's beautiful and creative zines and artists' sketchbooks goes on display from 22 November 2011 - 13 January 2012, open Tues-Fri 10am-1pm, 2-5pm, read more
The Library hosts talks and events, stimulating debate and engaging leading thinkers. Join our Reading Group on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6.30pm, with discussions on selected texts relating to visual culture, literature, philosophy and cultural diversity. Upcoming meetings are on 10 November and 8 December, for the texts to be discussed and other details email library@iniva.org
Contact us to reserve a place for study, or for information on groups, tours and study days
Email library@iniva.org or visit www.iniva.org
Opening Times
Tuesday–Friday 10am–1pm and 2pm–5pm
Closed from 14-18 November for essential archive work, reopening on 22 November
Before your visit find out about Iniva's projects, exhibitions and the artists in the website archive. You can also search the the Library catalogue online
Artist Ansuman Biswas's installation 'Gnomon' creates a back-drop to the Library, it echoes the angles of the bookshelves and responds to the activity of the readers.
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Learning and Archives
Learning Space
Photographic archive
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