Category: Arts & Culture
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![Eli Sethna’s [@elisethna] Photographs Make You Freeze And Dig Deeper](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/fujicolor_superia_reala_100_02_21_2023_000093180010-1140x850.jpg)
If you’re lucky to encounter Eli, he’s likely to be dripped out with vintage sunglasses perched on his nose and a camera in hand. From working with Coach x Basquiat to Grey Goose, GUAP interviewed the 25-year-old photographer to explore his creative process and work. GUAP: Tell us about your journey. Eli: I was born in…
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![ICA debuts new exhibition by R.I.P. Germain [@ripgermain]: “Jesus Died For Us, We Will Die For Dudus!”](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Mark-Blower-230221-R.I.P.-Germain-ICA-0060-HDR-1140x850.jpg)
R.I.P. Germain’s new exhibition “Jesus Died For Us, We Will Die For Dudus!” opened in February at the Institute of Contemporary Arts (I.C.A.). Saturated with references that explore niche sentiments within lawless and baggy spaces, “Jesus Died For Us, We Will Die For Dudus” is quite possibly one of the most poignant pieces of art happening in…
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![Jordan Blake’s [@jordanblake10] work is a perpetual reminder of the beauty in blackness](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_9079-1140x850.jpg)
Jordan Blake has gained a reputation for his ability to centralise and celebrate the black body. With a following of over 130k on TikTok, Blake has managed to steal the attention of many as he focuses on black men and women. Blake, a NY photographer and model began gaining traction online as he posted his self-portraits.…
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The diversity of art cannot be understood, as day in and day out, artisans and creatives make it a point to test the waters and discover different ways that exist to tell their truth, their message, and their art in ways unique to them. Creatives who relish pursuing a good challenge have lived worldwide, pushing…
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![DOCUMENTING THE UNDERGROUND SCENE IN THE EYES OF 3stacks [@3STACKKS]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-14-at-13.59.03-1140x850.png)
For the past three years, 3stacks has archived BTS media from numerous artists, including Pierre Bourne , Len, Trill Tega, and more. Scenes from studio sessions, post-party street culture, and underground events, like Play Piem, are also included in her newly released visual mixtape. After engaging in the cultural centres, it’s easy to lose yourself…
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LIMBO is filmed on an expansive breathtaking Scottish landscape that allows us to feel the stretch of time across each shot. Somewhere in between lie four immigrants seeking asylum salvation. The overtones of humour are evident in how each character copes. The directing style is a deadpan delight, washing down their absurd experience and each…
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In Ghana’s capital, dancing to good music during a daytime event was not yet a cool thing till IMullar Sound System changed the status quo. For the uninformed, the concept of IMSS is a daytime event that gives the power to each Dj to bless the crowd with their selection of melodies for an hour…
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Nana Esi’s short film poses a subtle challenge to the narratives of what it means to love and who is deserving of love. On Valentine’s day, Nana Esi released her film, ‘Is it my turn 4 love?’. She comments on “black love and what you feel when you’re in love from the physical aspect to the spiritual aspect.”…
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The face of GUAP’s 31st cover is the British-Nigerian figurative painter Sola Olulode. A rising star in the professional art world, Sola attained a good spot at the world-renowned 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair last year in London with her solo show at age 26. Her recognisable art style blends layers of indigo, rays of…
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Last month Accra’s creative community celebrated the first anniversary of Oroko Radio, the not-for-profit internet radio station based in the capital. Since the radio’s launch at the Freedom StakePark a year ago, it has excelled at its goal of building bridges, spotlighting artists, and being a platform for pushing creatives. For one year, the sonically masterful collective has gone…