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A bookcover on a pale grey background. The cover is beige and white, with an illustration of a human figure made of shades of blue. The figure is decorated with leaves and floral motifs, as well as patterns traditional to Taíno culture. The title of the book is 'A Contested Caribbean Indigeneity: Language, Social Practice and Identity within Puerto Rican Taíno Activism', by Sherina Feliciano-Santos.
A contested caribbean indigeneity: language, social practice, and identity within puerto rican taíno activism
Sherina Feliciano-Santos
£32.00
A pale pink book cover on a grey background. The cover has a floral patterned, bright blue rectangular vignette with round cut corners in the centre. The book is titled 'After the Postcolonial Caribbean: Memory, Imagination, Hope' and is written by Brian Meeks.
After the postcolonial caribbean : memory, imagination, hope
Brian Meeks
£19.99
A book cover on a grey background. The books is white, with the title 'An Opnionated Guide to London Bookshops' written in bluee type. It is published by Hoxton Mini Press.
An open book on a grey background. The spread shows a short text about the positive qualities of the South London Gallery Bookshop, and a photograph of the shop space.
An opinionated guide to london bookshops
Sonya Barber & James Manning
£10.95
A black and white journal titled Black Phoenix on a grey background.
Black phoenix: journal of contemporary art & culture in the third world, no 1, winter 1978
£18.00
A white book on a grey background with a yellow spine. The book is titled Bodies of Extraction.
Bodies of extraction: underneath the ground of islands
Kyklàda.press
£12.00
A white book on a grey background. The book is called Burnout: The Emotional Experience of Political Defeat, written in a scorched looing typeface. It is written by author Hannah Proctor.
Burnout: the emotional experience of political defeat
Hannah Proctor
£14.99
A book cover on a grey background. The cover is pale grey, with an inky blue splodge covering the lower half. An intricate drawing of a female figure, with confident posture and an unrealistically large updo of hair, more than double the mass of her body, is superimposed. The drawing is by Firelei Báez. The title of the book is 'Channeling Knowledges: Water and Afro-Diasporic Spirits in Latinx and Caribbean Worlds', written by Rebeca L. Hey-Colón.
Channeling knowledges: water and afro diasporic spirits in latinx and caribbean worlds
Rebeca L. Hey-Colón
£25.99
A black book cover with the title 'Forecast Form' written in large, jumbled white letters. The subtitle is 'Art in te Caribbean Diaspora, 1990s-Today'. The book is on a light grey background.
Forecast form: art in the caribbean diaspora, 1990s
Carla Acevedo-Yates (Ed.)
£56.00
Grey book cover for Honey Mine by Camille Roy with an image of Disney's Bambi with 8 legs.
Honey mine: collected stories
Camille Roy
£12.99
A book cover on a grey background. The lower half of the cover shows a photograph of a city lit by a golden sunset, a minaret at the centre amogst apartment blocks. The book is titled 'I Saw RAmallah', and is written by Mourid Barghouti.
I saw ramallah
Mourid Barghouti. Foreword Edward Said
£9.99

Artist Editions

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Goodnight!, 2024 - Helen Marten
Goodnight!, 2024 - Helen Marten
Goodnight!, 2024
Helen Marten
£3,500.00
Untitled 7 (from In Turn series), 2024 - Hoda Afshar
Untitled 7 (from in turn series), 2024
Hoda Afshar
£450.00
A colourful collage print made by artist Chiizii. The collage consists of photos of food including melons and plantain, a palm tree and a building. The photos were taken in London and Nigeria.
A colourful collage print made by artist Chiizii. The collage consists of photos of food including melons and plantain, a palm tree and a building. The photos were taken in London and Nigeria.
Untitled collage 5, 2023
Chiizii
£200.00
A red cover of the box for the SLG portfolio. Orange text on the front reads The Source of Art is in the Life of a people
A limited edition artwork by artist Haegue Yang. The image looks like a decorated green floor tile. It is titled The Source of Spring is in the Trace of a Movement
Slg130 portfolio, 2021
£14,400.00
An colourful abstract artwork by artist Federico Herrero
Playground, 2018
Federico Herrero
£540.00
5 postcards on a white shelf. The postcards are images of shooting stars across a blue sky. The work is a print by artist Ann Veronica Janssens.
5 lines of pink in the air, randomly, 2020
Ann Veronica Janssens
£500.00
A limited edition illustration print in a light blue frame. The illustration is of a beheaded woman surrounded by knights in armour. One of the knights holds a sword and two others hold nets are are reaching to catch butterflies.
Dread of the grey arm (beheading), 2020
Sophie Cundale & Penny Goring
£120.00
A limited edition artwork scarf by artist Katharina Grosse with a print of two hands clutching brightly coloured material.
A woman in a sunlit garden dancing with a scarf
Heart and hair, 2021
Katharina Grosse
£1,200.00
A framed photograph by Rita Keegan of bright pink hair.
A photograph by Rita Keegan of bright pink hair.
Transformations no. 4, 2021
Rita Keegan
£140.00
An illustration of three hands held in fists in black ink on a white background. This limited edition print is by artist Alicia Reyes McNamara.
An illustration of three hands held in fists in black ink on a white background. This limited edition print is by artist Alicia Reyes McNamara.
Untitled, 2017
Alicia Reyes Mcnamara
£90.00

Independent Bookshop

The SLG Shop is part of the South London Gallery, a contemporary art gallery that champions the positive role of art and artists in society.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We are committed to representing a diverse range of artists, photographers and authors in our shop. We host a forward-thinking selection of books on gender, race, disability and socioeconomics.

ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY

We are working to reduce our environmental impact through various initiatives such as stocking zero-plastic gifts and working with environmentally conscious suppliers.

Independent Bookshop

The SLG Shop is part of the South London Gallery, a contemporary art gallery that champions the positive role of art and artists in society.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We are committed to representing a diverse range of artists, photographers and authors in our shop. We host a forward-thinking selection of books on gender, race, disability and socioeconomics.

ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY

We are working to reduce our environmental impact through various initiatives such as stocking zero-plastic gifts and working with environmentally conscious suppliers.

Local Makers

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We stock a wide range of gifts and products made by local designer-makers in London.

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GIFTS

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A large white jug with a handle and spout made by Alice King in south London, east Dulwich
A handmade ceramic jug made by Alice King in south London, east Dulwich
Large white jug
Alice King
£26.00
Four short yellow beeswax candles made by Moorlands
Four short yellow beeswax candles made by Moorlands
Moorlands beeswax stumpy candle pair
£12.00
A tall skinny brown vase with handles.
A tall skinny brown vase with handles made by independent artist Gwynnie Gaunt
Gwynnie gaunt 'small vase'
Gwynnie Gaunt
£60.00
A small blue glazed ceramic bowl made by independent artist Alice King. Made in East Dulwich South London
A small blue glazed ceramic bowl made by independent london-based artist Alice King. Made in East Dulwich South London
Small blue bowl
Alice King
£17.50
A white glazed ceramic mug with a handle. This cup was made in south London by artist Alice King
Small white mug
Alice King
£17.50
A black tote bag with white writing. The text says 'The Source of Art is in the Life of the People'.
A black tote bag with white writing. The text says South London Gallery.
The source of art slg tote
£8.50
A bright orange and green football scarf with writing on it. Made by artist duo Yara and Davina.
A bright orange and green football scarf with writing on it.
Yara + davina art block football scarf
£25.00
A white poster with colourful hand drawn lettering. The text says '1990s music 1990's holiday'
A white poster with colourful hand drawn lettering. The text says '1990s music 1990's holiday'
1990s music 1990s holiday, 2021
Jared
£20.00
A gold ashtray by artist Becky Beasley on a grey background with the word astray engraved on the inside.
A gold ashtray by artist Becky Beasley on a grey background with the word astray engraved on the inside.
Astray, 2014
Becky Beasley
£350.00
A square cushion on a white chair. The cushion is white with an orange circular pattern and yellow ladder-like illustrations.
A pattern language cush, 2018
Eleanor Wright
£20.00

ABOUT THE SLG SHOP

The SLG Shop has been championing local and international independent literature since 2011. We’re proud to offer an exciting and often surprising selection of books and gifts that you might not find elsewhere in London.

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