WHERE THE HE.ART IS, ICA Exhibition
In collaboration with The British Fashion Council, London Fashion Week and the Institute of Contemporary Art
“The black experience is one of abundance and anything but monolithic. Through the lens of Stephen Akinyemi, in collaboration with the British Fashion Council, we explore black identities with the intention to shine a light on the beauty of individuality and self-care and celebrate the contributions of black creatives to all facets of Britain’s cultural fabric.
It is necessary to protect and amplify this work, as while history has shown us that these contributions can be misappropriated, we also know the life changing impact that comes with telling our stories through garments, sound and photography and the importance of passing this on to future generations. Providing a moment to celebrate our community and tell our story is crucial - this is a love letter to our imagination, our raising up of one another and the powerful way it manifests itself.”
Words by Clara Amfo (@claraamfo)
Photographer/director Stephen Akinyemi (@bare_clips)
Photographer Assistant/Lighting Dwayne Bickersteth
Executive Producer Sasha Setutsi Kluvitse (@sashakluvitse)
Producer Rachel Wooster
Consulting Producer Paige Prior (@paigehprior)
Videographer Khevyn ‘BE’ Ibrahim (@the.visual.aid)
Styling (BINA) Damali Eastmond-Scott
MUA (BINA) Staint Maretto
Models: Aj Sesay, Anna Bell, BINA (@binaofficial), Darkwah (@hausofdarkwah), Dennis Okwera (@dennisokwera), Gina Bell (@the_bumblegee), K Bailey Obazerr, Martin Luther King, Sienna King (@siennawho)
Guest curator Clara Amfo @claraamfo
In collaboration with @thebritishfashioncouncil and @londonfashionweek.
Special thanks to @thishairofmine.
Companies
British Fashion Council
- Fashion and Textiles
ICA London – Institute of Contemporary Arts
- Arts and Culture
