COLLATERAL ECHOES is a solo exhibition by Baff Akoto at QUAD Gallery, Derby, opening Saturday 26 September 2026. Combining XR, moving image and immersive sound, the exhibition presents first-person testimonies, archival imagery and performance to explore memory, grief, justice and the experiences of Black and immigrant Britons affected by deaths following police contact since 1969.

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Upcoming Events in This Season

COLLATERAL ECHOES

Combining the disciplines of film, extended reality, installation, sound and more to commemorate those Black and migrant Britons who have been disproportionately killed after police contact since 1969.…

11th, 15th October 2026 and 51 more dates

The Passion Of Remembrance + Dreaming Rivers

Film

Exploring issues of Black British culture, gender, and sexuality via a mix of documentary, monologue, and dialogue.

15 Oct 2026

The Story Of Lover's Rock

Film

Lover's rock, sometimes termed 'romantic reggae', is perhaps best defined as a blend of reggae rhythms with passionate soul vocals

12 Nov 2026

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COLLATERAL ECHOES Launch

Join us on 26th September for the launch of COLLATERAL ECHOES, a solo Exhibition by Artist and Filmmaker Baff Akoto.

26 Sep 2026

MEMORY LAB: HERITAGE & ARCHIVING WORKSHOP

What remains when a story isn’t held in the official archive? Join artist-educator Annis Harrison at QUAD, Derby on Saturday 10 October at 2pm for a hands-on and reflective workshop exploring how personal, family and community histories …

10 Oct 2026

Playing Away

Film

When a West Indian cricket team from Brixton are invited to play a charity game in a small English village, members of both teams have their reservations.

8 Oct 2026