What's Your Blood Type? | Akanji Studio at Brixton House
Akanji Studio presents "What's Your Blood Type?", our first Brixton exhibition, exploring the lived experience of sickle cell disease and the urgent need for blood donation through visual art and poetry.
Created in partnership with NHS Blood and Transplant, this exhibition transforms personal medical experience into powerful community advocacy, inviting audiences to understand why blood donation saves lives and how they can become part of the solution.
Full Exhibition Run
February 13-23, 2026
📍 Location: Brixton House, 385 Coldharbour Lane, London SW9 8GL
🕐 Opening Hours:
- Monday-Saturday: 8:30am-9:30pm
- Sunday: 10am-6pm
🎟️ Entry: FREE – No booking required. Simply visit during opening hours.
The exhibition will be open daily throughout the run. Walk in anytime during opening hours to view the full collection of visual art and poetry.
Special Launch Events
Opening Weekend: February 13-14, 2025
Join us for our special launch events featuring:
- Full exhibition viewing
- Blood type discovery – Find out your likely blood type on-site
- Blood donor registration – Book your appointment to donate blood with NHS Blood and Transplant
📅 Event Dates: Thursday, February 13 & Friday, February 14
🎟️ Free tickets required for launch events
👉 Book Your Free Launch Event Ticket
Please note: Launch event tickets are only required for February 13-14. The exhibition remains open and free to visit February 15-23 with no booking needed.
"What's Your Blood Type?" features original artwork and poetry that:
- Explores the reality of living with sickle cell disease
- Celebrates the life-saving power of blood donation
- Highlights the urgent need for Black heritage blood donors in the UK
- Transforms chronic pain into meaningful, beautiful art
- Invites community healing and action
The exhibition builds on our November 2024 permanent installation "Brixton Gives Blood" at the Brixton Blood Donation Centre, expanding the conversation about blood donation, healthcare equity, and community care.
Sickle cell disorder is the fastest-growing genetic blood condition in the UK. Currently, 16,000 more Black heritage blood donors are urgently needed to meet demand for ethnically matched blood.
People living with sickle cell disease depend on regular blood transfusions to survive. Without enough donors, patients face dangerous delays in life-saving treatment.
This exhibition demonstrates how art can inspire action where statistics alone cannot—turning awareness into real impact through donor registrations and community engagement.
Getting There
Brixton House
385 Coldharbour Lane
London SW9 8GL
🚇 Tube: Brixton Station (Victoria Line) – 1 minute walk
🚆 Rail: Brixton Station – 1 minute walk
🚌 Bus: Multiple routes stop near Brixton Station
Brixton House is fully accessible. For specific access requirements, contact the venue at hello@brixtonhouse.co.uk or call 020 7582 7680.
Visit Summary
| What | When | Where | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launch Events with blood type discovery & donor registration | Feb 13-14 | Brixton House | FREE (ticket required) |
| Full Exhibition open for viewing | Feb 13-23 | Brixton House | FREE (no ticket needed) |
About the Partnership
This exhibition is presented by Akanji Studio in partnership with NHS Blood and Transplant and hosted by Brixton House.
Together, we're demonstrating how art, healthcare, and community spaces can collaborate to address urgent public health needs and create meaningful social impact.
Get Involved
Attend the Exhibition
Visit anytime February 13-23 during opening hours.
Join the Launch Events
Book your free ticket for February 13-14 to discover your blood type and register as a donor.
Become a Blood Donor
Your blood could save lives. Register at blood.co.uk or visit us during the launch events.
Share This Exhibition
Help us reach more people. Share on social media using #WhatsYourBloodType
Contact
For press inquiries, partnership opportunities, or more information:
Email: akanjiarts@gmail.com
Instagram: @akanji.studio
Website: akanjistudio.com
Art that doesn't just hang on walls—it saves lives.
See you in Brixton 🩸🌙
