GROUP SHOW

Black photography by Black photographers has fundamentally been overlooked by art and the media; unwilling or unable to grasp the power and its essence. But it has not deterred; rather, it inspired proactivity. African-Americas’ engagement with photography in the 19th Century kickstarted a tradition for Black photographers’ use of photography today to promote social change and challenge the representation of Blackness historically with powerful imagery that redefines the beauty, resilience, and multiplicity of the Black experience.

Blackness is not a monolith; this exhibition shines light on the many aspects of Blackness. Colourism, diaspora, queerness and cultural heritage are explored by the camera with powerful rage, beauty and celebration. We are in the midst of a powerful new generation of Black photographers, transcending limitations and reflecting Blackness beyond limits and into the realms of which we did not know possible. With strength, grace, and power – Imaging Blackness is an immersion into the culturally rich worlds of these new trailblazers.

- Aindrea Emelife, Curator

Exhibiting artists; Adrian Octavius Walker, Aicha Fall Nadaud, Bevan Agyemang, Delphine Diallo, Djibril Drame, Joel Palmer, John Baloyi, Lakin Ogunbanwo, Maganga Mwagogo, Marcus Maddox, Ngadi Smart, Reece T Williams, Stephen Tayo, Thandiwe Muriu, Yannis Guibinga, Kenny Germe