Kanbi Projects is thrilled to present ‘How Beautiful We Were (Are)’, the fourth edition in its Launchpad series, featuring a series of 7 works by Nigerian artist, Suraj Adekola. In this exhibition, Adekola explores the entangled histories of Black identity and the British Empire through the use of oil bars, drawing and the Adire fabric on canvas. Informed by post-colonial narratives and his …
Kanbi Projects is thrilled to present ‘How Beautiful We Were (Are)’, the fourth edition in its Launchpad series, featuring a series of 7 works by Nigerian artist, Suraj Adekola. In this exhibition, Adekola explores the entangled histories of Black identity and the British Empire through the use of oil bars, drawing and the Adire fabric on canvas. Informed by post-colonial narratives and his research into works of prominent theorists Stuart Hall, Kehinde Andrew, and Franz Fanon, Adekola's art invites viewers on a journey that dissects the past while promoting a resilient and dynamic black …
