A landmark retrospective exhibition celebrating 40 years of hair, culture and community.

September 8 to September 13

Ladbroke Hall, 79 Barlby Road W10 6AZ

Charlotte Mensah: Community Matters is a major mixed-media exhibition celebrating the life, work and legacy of award-winning hairstylist, entrepreneur and cultural pioneer Charlotte Mensah, marking 40 years since she entered the field of hairdressing.

The exhibition traces Charlotte’s journey from her childhood in Ghana and formative years in North West London to her position as one of Britain’s most influential figures in hair and beauty.

Both a celebration and an inquiry, it considers what it means to dedicate four decades to a vocation, and the craft, culture, commerce and community required to build something that lasts.

Curated by Madeleine Haddon, Senior Curator at V&A East, with creative direction by Jacqueline Douglas and production by Bashiru Lawal-Shardow, the exhibition brings together photography, film, archival materials, personal artefacts, soundscapes and installation.

Alongside the exhibition, a programme of talks, conversations and live cultural programming will bring together voices from beauty, business, music, performance and the arts.

Exploring entrepreneurship, identity, creativity and the salon as a cultural space, the programme will expand on the exhibition’s central themes and celebrate the communities that have shaped Charlotte’s journey.

Explore the full programme and book tickets through Ladbroke Hall.