Lisa Anderson has an academic background in human rights and strategically employs culture to champion social justice and racial equity. Until December 2024, she was the Managing Director at the Black Cultural Archives, a pivotal national institution preserving and championing Black British history. As an independent curator and consultant, she advocates for African Diaspora art, especially in the UK. Her recent projects include curating the acclaimed Soulscapes: African Diaspora Artists and the Natural World exhibition at Dulwich Picture Gallery, and she founded @blackbritishart in 2016 to elevate the visibility of Black British artists.
