iniva (Institute of International Visual Arts)

Iniva (Institute of International Visual Arts) is an evolving, radical visual arts organisation dedicated to developing an artistic programme that reflects on the social and political impact of globalisation. With the Stuart Hall Library acting as a critical and creative hub for our work, we collaborate with artists, curators, researchers and cultural producers to challenge conventional notions of diversity and difference. We engage a wide audience, particularly young people, in discourse and debate on issues surrounding the politics of race, class and gender. Through our programme we work predominantly with British-born and British-based visual artists of African, Asian and Latin American descent supporting them at different stages in their careers. We offer residencies, commission new work and promote existing practices enabling artistic ambition and development. By cultivating innovative thinking, we are committed to disseminating research across a wide cultural spectrum and geographical network. Our ambition is to build a greater body of knowledge around each of the artists with whom we work to ensure the legacy of their practices for future generations of researchers and audiences. Founded in 1994, under the leadership of renowned academic Professor Stuart Hall, Iniva is a non-profit organisation. It has established itself as a pioneering arts organisation in the artistic environment in the UK and beyond. Now Iniva looks towards the future whilst acknowledging its 24-year history and legacy. Cover Image credit: Jade Montserrat, Constellations Care and Resistance, Manchester Art Gallery 2021 | Photo: Nikita Gill