Shifting the Gaze
Reimagining Beauty, Identity, and Representation In a world flooded with images, some photographers manage to cut through the noise. Not by shouting louder, but by seeing deeper. Campbell Addy is one of those artists. His portraits are bold and cinematic. They are rich in colour, culture, and symbolism. But behind
Shifting the Gaze
Photography as Witness, Protest, and Power Some photographers make you look. Others make you see. Misan Harriman belongs in the second group. His images don’t just document moments, they amplify them. His work captures not only what is happening, but what it means. Through protest portraits, magazine covers, and
Shifting the Gaze
Photography has long been a tool for observation. But for many Black photographers, it becomes something more, a way to document truth, connect with community, and honour lived experience. Adama Jalloh is one of those artists. Her work cuts through noise and spectacle. It captures people as they are. No
Shifting the Gaze
Photography is more than image-making. In the hands of the right artist, it becomes a form of care, a way of seeing, holding, and honouring people and their stories. For Black creatives in Britain, this has often meant reclaiming space and reshaping narratives. It’s about challenging how we’ve
Shifting the Gaze
The Power of Photography to Reclaim Identity Photography holds a unique ability to capture moments that reveal our deepest truths. It can document history, celebrate identity, and challenge assumptions about who we are and where we come from. In recent years, a new wave of Black British photographers has emerged.
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