Learning outside the box (of the lecture room): Black Portraitures II & ReSignifications, Florence Italy

Between the 28th – 31st May Black Portraiture{s} II Conference: Imaging the Black Body and Re-Staging Histories hosted seminar discussions which intertwined with ReSignifications exhibiting 40 artists in conjunction with the conference, curated by New York University Professor Awam Amkpa. This was a weekend of inspiration, connecting, networking and learning outside the box (of the lecture room)! Photos by … Continue reading Learning outside the box (of the lecture room): Black Portraitures II & ReSignifications, Florence Italy

Diversity and the Media: WHERE’s THE ‘BLACK’ IN BRITISH MUSIC?

UAL ACS hosted another "Diversity and the Media" panel discussion, this time asking - "Where's the 'black' in British Music"! Words by Maya Ladwa for Artefact magazine. Photos by Kai Lutterodt There was a time when the charts were full of British black music, be it pop, garage, grime or even soul – the ubiquitous … Continue reading Diversity and the Media: WHERE’s THE ‘BLACK’ IN BRITISH MUSIC?