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 by the likes of Tems and Cate Blanchett, she has made a bag for Rihanna, collaborated with Fiorucci, and contributed to numerous fashion editorials. Her career now moves fluidly between hairstyling, art, and design, placing her in a unique creative space. ...
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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 by the likes of Tems and Cate Blanchett, she has made a bag for Rihanna, collaborated with Fiorucci, and contributed to numerous fashion editorials. Her career now moves fluidly between hairstyling, art, and design, placing her in a unique creative space. ...
A conversation with Ayo Akingbade, an artist, writer and director based in London. She has directed 17 short films, which include documentary, fiction and those that blur the lines between the two. In this conversation, Ayo speaks to Alayo about their shared heritage and similar names, growing up in Hackney, her love of fashion & textiles and her exhibition ‘Show me the world Mister’, which is currently touring the UK. It was first shown at the Chisenhale Gallery, London and has tra...
A Black History of Art Presents: A Shared Gaze
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 by the likes of Tems and Cate Blanchett, she has made a bag for Rihanna, collaborated with Fiorucci, and contributed to numerous fashion editorials. Her career now moves fluidly between hairstyling, art, and design, placing her in a unique creative space. ...
