History
Autograph ABP was originally established in London in 1988 by artist Mark Sealy and photographer Rotimi Fani-Kayode as the 'Association of Black Photographers'. Through a programme of advocacy, exhibitions and publication, Autograph went on to assist in the career development of a number of black and 'culturally diverse' photographers, including Faisal Abdu'Allah, Gayle Chong Kwan, Roshini Kempadoo and Yinka Shonibare. Sealy is now the director of the organisation. In 2002, the board changed the name to 'Autograph ABP'. In 2007, the organisation moved into its new home Rivington Place, which it shares with Iniva. (Renowned Cultural Studies theorist Stuart Hall served as chair on the boards of both organisations.) In 2008, Autograph ABP received a grant of £660,500 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to 'preserve the history of culturally diverse Britain through photography'.
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