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8 Key Takeaways from the Kerry James Marshall Exhibition
This past Saturday, we attended a private, curator-led tour of the Kerry James Marshall exhibition. More than simply a walkthrough of the artworks, we experienced the work through a curatorial lens. His work insists upon the expanse of Black life within the canon of art history, particularly in spaces that have historically excluded them. Moving through the exhibition collectively, we were able to slow down and ask questions. This allowed for contextual grounding. As a result
ourppls art
1 day ago7 min read


Returning With Purpose: Continuing Our Commitment to Girl-Centred Care in Nigeria
At the heart of this project is a simple but radical belief: that girls deserve to understand their bodies without shame, access care without barriers, and grow up knowing their dignity is non-negotiable. I
Gloria Tergat
Jan 112 min read


Assembly 2025 is stitching the future, this is Africa’s creative power in practice
Africa has always been a creative powerhouse. Designing, stitching, sampling, storytelling, remixing, and building culture from very little has been etched into the fabric of our communities. Creativity here has existed beyond trends but also as a form of survival, joy, rebellion, and vision. At the end of November, ourppls attended Assembly 2025 , a two-day cultural festival powered by Adidas, Africa House and Blueprint, co-created by some of the continent’s most exciting
Gloria Tergat
Dec 9, 20253 min read


In Conversation with Hillarynx
We caught up with Hillarynx following the release of her latest music video and film screening, The 3rd . A London-based artist, writer, and vocalist, Hillarynx’s practice moves fluidly across music, film, and political storytelling. The 3rd is a striking and poetic visual work, inspired by Ousmane Sembène’s seminal 1966 film Black Girl . The music video was unveiled at a sold-out screening at South London Gallery , as part of Black British Hood Feminism: Building Creativ
nayana52
Oct 27, 20253 min read


In Conversation with Theresia Kyalo
"My work is always an attempt to translate feeling into form - to hold space for the intersections of art, anthropology, sociology, material culture and lived experience. It’s where research meets intuition, and storytelling becomes a way of remembering." Meet Theresia Kyalo (TK) a multidisciplinary artist and designer whose practice moves fluidly between jewelry, film, performance, and visual art. If you are familiar with those at the helm of African jewelry-making, then yo
Gloria Tergat
Oct 22, 20252 min read


Rituals: unionblack by Akinola Davies Jr Review
Written by Nayana Bathwaite Monday 14th July 2025 marked a moment in history. Akinola Davies Jr. unveiled his latest project—an exclusive...
nayana52
Jul 23, 20252 min read


In Pursuit of Home - In Conversation with Takenya K. Holness
Jamaican born and UK raised photographer, Takenya Holness, once said “photography dares you to care to notice”.

Mayowa Amolegbe
Mar 30, 20255 min read


Weekly Creative Opportunity Round up
We're here to connect you to our top picks of creative opportunities on a weekly basis that could be right for you or your organisation!...
Gloria Tergat
Jan 8, 20252 min read


Taking Africa to the world through images - Africa Foto Fair 2024
In it's third edition, Africa Foto Fair (AFF) culminated it's 2024 exhibition featuring artists from over 30 countries in Abidjan, Côte...
Gloria Tergat
Dec 9, 20246 min read


‘Leztopia’ receive £10K creative fund, after three-month mentorship by Freeform Forum
Elianne Mahay-Goodrich has been awarded the Freeform Forum 2024 creative fund after mentorship programme by Relentless & Pirate Studios.
Gloria Tergat
Nov 26, 20243 min read


From Lagos to Los Angeles to London - Discovering Rele Gallery and the 'Joy of More Worlds'
In a quiet, secluded corner of Mayfair sits a gallery that made its way from Lagos to Los Angeles and now resides in the heart of London.

Mayowa Amolegbe
Jul 2, 20242 min read


Black at Glasto - a community-building initiative helping Black festival goers connect!
'Black at Glasto' an initiative connecting Glastonbury's black and mixed festival goers.

ourppls
Jun 13, 20242 min read
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