UCL Special Collections -The New Curators Project 2022

Introducing The New Curators 2022

The New Curators Project is an annual programme for young adults (aged 18-24) who are interested in working in the cultural heritage sector, whether that be the arts, libraries, museums or heritage sites.  It is run by UCL Special Collections and Newham Heritage Month and it aims to provide the training and experience required for these new professionals to take their first steps on their chosen career path.  

Nyoka Thomas 

Hi there, my name is Nyoka 🙂 

I’ve always been quite the contrarian, and challenging the ideas of majority has exposed how we’re constantly lied to – not just by way of false honesty, but through omission of context. I think the documentation of what and how things happen plays a big part in continuing our society’s general ignorance, and I would like to do my part in curbing that. 

Sadé Sarumi

I’m a multi-disciplinary artist exploring the mind of the calm and the chaotic through art. Using printmaking, illustration and sculpture, my practice aims to advocate for wider disability awareness; particularly anxiety-related disorders. As a current Arts Producer in training, I also support other artists in sharing their practice with the world. Soon I’ll be resuming my studies with UAL in pursuit of a BA(Hons) in Art Direction. 

I’m curious about the arts’ impact on culture, history and the significance of curation. How does art impact history, and how does history impact art? I look forward to collaborating with UCL Special Collections and Newham Heritage Month to deliver our exhibition investigating the history of 2012, and the impact the Olympics had in Newham.  

David Ogbuehi

Hi, my name is David and I’m a multifaceted person, interested in history and how one’s knowledge of their history can shape their understanding of themselves.  

I am looking forward to gaining knowledge on historical research methods and using these skills to create an informative, visual, project that highlights African/Nigerian historical events and portrays them in a positive and inspiring way. 

Arzama Farabi Hossain

Hi, my name is Arzama! I’d like to say I’m someone who has a deep interest within the humanities field, especially in Anthropology and Classical Civilisation, because the more we explore this field the more we will be able to uncover about ancient civilisations and how they lived in a world that was very different to our own. My particular interest is how people may have been treated in different historical societies and if any patterns are carried over to the current day. This links with my interest in activism, surrounding global and national issues, as I will be able to observe any patterns of discrimination if it was prominent in the past. 

Kristyàna Appiah 

My name is Kristyàna Appiah, I was born in East London, but raised in an Afro-Caribbean household. My interests span across many sectors. But I am more creatively, historically and culturally inclined. I believe exhibitions are a great source and safe space for people to come together and learn about the people around them, and to see the historical importance of places, things & people that came before them. I look forward to learning and being a part of a team that provides that experience for people.