From Streetwear to High Art: The Convergence of Fashion and Fine Art
In recent years, we’ve witnessed a seismic shift in how we perceive the worlds of fashion and art. Once clearly demarcated, these realms are now interwoven in ways that challenge our understanding of both.
The Rise of Afrofuturism in Pop Culture
Afrofuturism is not just a genre—it's a powerful movement that’s reshaping how Black identity is perceived and celebrated in the arts. By blending elements of science fiction, African mythology, and futuristic technology, Afrofuturism presents bold, imaginative visions of the future that center Black people and cultures.
Art and AI: How Technology is Reshaping Creativity
Artificial intelligence is transforming the art world, from AI-generated artworks to algorithmic curation. While it opens new creative possibilities, it also challenges our notions of originality and human ingenuity. As AI reshapes creativity, we must reconsider what it means to be an artist in a technologically-driven age.
Points of Entry and Making Meaning through Beyoncé's Black Is King
Beyoncé's 'Black Is King' is a visually stunning celebration of Black identity that sparks important conversations about cultural authenticity and representation. This analysis, from a British-Nigerian perspective, delves into the visual album's impact on diaspora experiences, its connections to contemporary African music, and its role in challenging stereotypes about Africa. While praising its aesthetic achievements, the piece also grapples with critiques of cultural homogenization, offering a nuanced view of this significant work's place in global Black cultural discourse.
Òrò tó wà nlè - End SARS / Sixty years and counting
This reflective piece explores the October 2020 Lekki toll gate massacre in Nigeria written from the perspective of a British born Nigerian in the diaspora.
Home From Home: Creating space for people to be themselves – Ekin Bernay
In this interview with performance artist Ekin Bernay, she discusses how she creates space for her audience to be themselves when engaging with her practice.
Home From Home: Innovation through disruption – Daniel Oduntan
In this interview with multidisciplinary media artist Daniel Oduntan, he talks about cultural allyship, thriving while Black, creativity and the effects of gentrification.
The Long Journey Home To Mother
The Long Journey Home to Mother is reflective of the summer of 2020 as the Black Lives Matter protests went viral in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Home From Home: We all eat the same waakye – Prince Cartiee
In this interview with Ghanian visual artist Prince Cartiee, he shares how his practice is developing and the changes needed to support creatives across Ghana.