POET OF THE PEOPLE | GEORGE TRIGGS SCULPTURE OF BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH
19 August – 30 September 2026
Co-curated by Ruth Millington & Hannah Payne
Poet of the People presents the first public exhibition of British figurative sculptor George Triggs’ monumental portrait of Benjamin Zephaniah, celebrating the life, legacy and influence of one of Britain’s most distinctive cultural voices. Created in dialogue with members of the Zephaniah family, the sculpture explores portraiture, public memory and cultural legacy.
Poetry and film place Benjamin’s own voice at the heart of the exhibition, with his words woven into the sculpture and presented throughout the gallery alongside a newly commissioned short film documenting the creation of the work.
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Read interview with George Triggs in conversation with Hannah Payne co-curator of the exhiition.
Exhibition open weekdays by appointment,10 am - 4 pm
Appointments: BOOK HERE
TM Gallery, 7 Cubitt Street, King’s Cross, London WC1X 0LN
Installation Photo: David Owens