The Kola Nut Cannot Be Contained

Location

Wellcome Collection
183 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BE

Description

This exhibition has now closed

This exhibition runs from Friday 12th July 2024 to Sunday 2nd February 2025.


What do you know about the kola nut?

This bitter-tasting fruit has been important in West African culture and trade since at least the 11th century. Consumed as a stimulant due to its high caffeine content, kola has many religious, medicinal and social uses, and is a ritual symbol of goodwill and unity.

During the 19th century, kola nut was used as an ingredient for European and American products, including Coca-Cola, chocolate, and Western medicines.

This evolving display features a series of stories by a range of contributors about the entangled global histories, vibrant traditions, and new innovations connected to this fascinating fruit.

‘The Kola Nut Cannot Be Contained’ is curated by Nathan Bossoh (University of Southampton) and Ruth Horry (Wellcome Collection). It is the first in a series of focused displays inspired by our collections.

Prices

Free

Contact and Booking Details

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Upcoming Dates

This exhibition runs from Friday 12th July 2024 to Sunday 2nd February 2025.

Forthcoming dates:

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Wellcome Collection
183 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BE

Map

This exhibition runs from Friday 12th July 2024 to Sunday 2nd February 2025.

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