We’ve teamed up with director and moving image artist Akinola Davies Jr for a one-off installation marking Black History Month.

From October 23, Akinola’s Black to Life project, produced by Nuuksio Films, will be displayed in our public facing window, shining a spotlight on hidden historical figures and framing them as royalty and heroes of Britain.

Akinola’s previous work has provoked political and social debate, highlighting the underrepresentation of black British history. The creative’s work includes the BBC documentary series Alt History, Black to Life, which inspired this installation, and a film documenting his Nigerian heritage for fashion brand Kenzo.

Visitors can see the installation From October 23-28 at 16 Hanbury Street, London, E1 6QR.

Akinola said: “The Black To Life series felt an important opportunity to centralise and humanise the lives of these nuanced individuals within history, because black British history is British history.”

Abdou Cisse and Akwasi Poku, W+K London Creatives, added: “Growing up in the UK we rarely saw black people highlighted as iconic figures in British history. Even though we’re seeing a surge of black representation in mainstream media, there’s still a huge job to tell historical stories which have long been sidelined. That’s why Akinola’s project struck such a chord with us as black Brits. Each film compelled us to help give the project the space and platform it deserved and to provide the public a window into black British history.

“Being black creatives, we’ve found that there are often not many opportunities to collaborate with people of colour in the creative industries, so it is a privilege to work with Akinola to help showcase his work.”

Makers’ Residency, our curated creative workspace, has opened for its third season. The public-facing east London window in Hanbury Street is playing host to a wealth of creative talent and kicked off with anonymous street artist SpY who subverted the CCTV camera with a rhythmic installation. The second Maker was acclaimed art director Pablo Rochat, while set design duo Isabel+Helen showcased a collection of their investigations into circular movement and repetitive cycles via moving prototypes and tests straight from their studio.

From today (October 7), the window will be taken over by a giant interactive version of the World Record Egg, Instagram’s most famous post. In the lead up to World Mental Health Day on October 10, the replica of the egg will be accompanied by an interactive element inviting passers by to share something no-one knows about them in a bid to encourage people to open up.

Our ECD Tony said: “We’re building on the success of last years Residency and continuing to showcase the talents of Makers – true creatives who use their hands to create and inspire.”