Private View at Matt's Gallery - Michelle Williams Gamaker, Strange Evidence
Sun 11 May, 2:00PM – 5:00PM
Matt's Gallery is pleased to announce Strange Evidence, a new film and installation by Michelle Williams Gamaker.
Strange Evidence focuses on 1930s screen star and Academy Award nominee Merle Oberon, who kept her mixed Sri Lankan, Indian and British heritage secret to protect her industry status, passing as white until her death in 1979. Together with the Studios, Merle falsified her past claiming she was born in Tasmania to British parents. She also controlled how she was photographed, relying on make-up, lighting, dermabrasion and skin-bleaching procedures, which caused cosmetic poisoning and allergic reactions.
Wednesday – Sunday, 12-6pm
Closed for filming Wednesday 11th – Tuesday 17th June
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Event Address
Matt's Gallery, 6 Charles Clowes Walk, London, SW11 7AN