[1] The organisation, originally named Roots Community, was founded in 1988 by John "Noel" Morgan and Zoe Lindsay-Thomas.
[2] Lindsay-Thomas was a minicab driver and Morgan was manager of the Vargus Social Club in Landor Road.
The organisation eventually changed its name to 198 Gallery, after its location on Railton Road.
During the course of its 28-year existence, 198 Contemporary Arts and Learning has hosted projects and solo exhibitions showcasing the work of more than four hundred British and international artists, including: Keith Piper, Eva Sajovic,[3] Hew Locke, Brian Griffiths, Fernando Palma Rodriguez,[4] Quilla Constance,[5] Barby Asante, Delaine Le Bas,[6] and Godfried Donkor [7]
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