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By Appointment Only: Romani art, culture & heritage

London Museum Docklands — Exhibitions & displays

  • Hands attaching pearls to a large, fleshy, organic-looking sculpture with a pink base, possibly as part of an art installation or project.

    Honouring the livelihoods, creativity and craft of Romani communities.

  • A white and pink feathered object, a white sphere, rocks, and a small model structure are arranged on a windowsill.

    The display reflects on the many challenges faced by Romani people.

  • A person in a decorated dress and veil stands in front of Tate Britain, holding something to their face. Two banners read "Tate Britain" and "Free For All." Blue lines frame the top of the image.

    Featuring three key works by artists Corrina Eastwood, Delaine Le Bas and Dan Turner.

10am – 5pm

25 Nov 2025 – 31 Jan 2027

FREE

Plan your visit

A free display showcasing the work of British Romani artists who share their identity and experiences through visual activism.

It was once common to see signs in pubs and restaurants reading “No travellers or Gypsies allowed”, which later became “Travellers by Appointment Only.” Taking this as its title, the display reflects on the many challenges faced by Romani people.

The display centres around three key works by artists Corrina Eastwood (co-curator of the display), Delaine Le Bas and Dan Turner. Inspired by the trade and industry of London’s Docklands, the artworks on display honour the livelihoods, creativity and craft of Romani communities and their contribution to British society.

Alongside these works, a timeline by Romany author, archaeologist, broadcaster and filmmaker John-Henry Phillips, illustrates the history of the communities dating from 500 CE up to 2022.

Steeped in personal memory, the display challenges stereotypes and presents a timeline of British Romani history – offering an invitation to foster better understanding and connection.

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How to attend:
In-person only
Duration:
All day

About the artists

Corrina Eastwood

Co-curator

Corrina Eastwood is an artist, activist and writer. Her personal experiences as a British Romani woman have shaped her work which highlights marginalised voices and challenges social inequality.

Delaine Le Bas

Delaine Le Bas is a British Romani artist. She addresses themes of belonging, gender and modernity in her work, through various forms including installation and performance.

Dan Turner

Dan Turner is a British Romani artist and educator from south-east London. His work examines the relationship between Romani and mainstream culture in Britain. Objects and industry are important themes in Dan’s work, as they are in London Museum Docklands.

Need to know

The display is in The Reflections Room – a free-to-visit, rotating gallery space for contemporary artists to amplify the voices, hopes, fears and dreams of London’s diverse communities.

You'll find it on the Second Floor at London Museum Docklands.

London Museum Docklands is open every day 10am – 5pm.

If you have time, why not also visit our free galleries and get more in-depth with Docklands history? And don't forget to check out our Secrets of the Thames exhibition uncovering the hidden world of mudlarking.

Our address is London Museum Docklands, No. 1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London E14 4AL. We're just a few minutes away from Canary Wharf and West India Quay.

Check our need to know page to get the answers to all the frequently asked questions about visiting.

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