A Black History of Art Presents: A Shared Gaze
Conversations with Black contemporary artists from across the globe hosted by Alayo Akinkugbe, the author of 'Reframing Blackness: What's Black About "History of Art"?' and creator of the instagram platform A Black History of Art.
Podcasting since 2023 • 20 episodes
A Black History of Art Presents: A Shared Gaze
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Taiba Akhuetie
A conversation with Taiba Akhuetie, a multidisciplinary artist based in London. During lockdown, Taiba began exploring hair as a standalone material for creating sculptures, installations and clothing. Since then, her designs have been worn ...
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Misan Harriman (Special)
A conversation with photographer, filmmaker, artist, and activist Misan Harriman. His work spans portraiture, film, and social documentary, capturing some of the most defining images of contemporary culture. The first Black man to photograph a ...
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Umar Rashid
A conversation with Los Angeles-based artist Umar Rashid, who blends historical research with world-building. Umar’s practice -- which includes painting, sculpture and writing -- engages with colonial history, global interconnections, and alter...
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Season 3
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