Category: Review
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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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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…
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Known for its commitment to artistic excellence and social change, the award-winning Theatre Peckham is a powerhouse for creative brilliance. And the press night for Sunny Side Up did not fall short of this. Written by David Alade and directed by Suzann McLean, they don’t want the audience to watch the play. They want to invite you to an experience. Dedicated to…
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Aaraf Adam is a creative director and writer working on projects that platform and celebrate black Muslim women in all their diversity. One of her most recent projects is ‘The beauty in being.’ This photo series captures Muslim men and women dwelling together in natural environments. As she said, “friendship comes in all facets of life…this…
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Kiki Elice: I get the winter blues in during the cold season, so I wanted to find a way to bring spring closer In her latest collection of paintings: ‘Mi Amor.’ Kiki – a Seattle-based painter has been gracing Instagram feeds across the globe with warmth and joy. Her work features delicate and colorful portraits…
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‘Representation’ is a buzzword people throw around within creative spaces – we frequently mention representation yet rarely realize it. Yet @Thevisualchef carries this mantle and shines a light on underrepresented forms of beauty. In one of his latest series, the photographer captures albino and dark-skinned women. He places the models against natural greenery with traditional brown garments,…
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The Endz is a collaboration between local secondary schools, Harris Academy Peckham, Charter School East Dulwich, Harris Academy Girl's East Dulwich and The Multi-Story Orchestra, who have been bringing professional musicians and young people together to create extraordinary performances since 2011.