The vibrant colours of the entrance invite you into a wonderland-esque universe full of Black creativity spanning the past 50 years. The animated hues continue to guide you through the exhibition with each door being distinct in colour allowing for a different theme, a different […]
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6 Nigerian Authors
In celebration of the 59th Nigerian Independence Day, I’ve put together a list of 6 Nigerian authors along with a short review of some of the books and essays I’ve read (plus one author whose plays I would like to read). Nigeria is easily home […]
Black. And?
Black. And? , 2019 Hessian, concrete, wool, sound I see a movement. A multitude of black women who didn’t get a seat at the table creating their own table. I see these women using their voices to speak out against the stigma and to encourage […]
Oh No, Not Another Angry Black Woman
Black women are so easily labelled as being ‘angry’. The ‘angry black woman’ is a misguided entertainment device. I see the ‘angry black woman’ stereotype on the TV. She’s seen shouting, rolling her eyes and just generally being louder than everyone else. Recently, Serena Williams […]
‘This is not a Joke, and it is definitely not Amusing’
This post is an explanation of my recent art work that I submitted as my final piece for uni. I’ll start from the beginning. I first discovered the wonderful uses of concrete in my first year at uni. I had just finished sixth form where […]
she stands firm. 