Michael V. Louis
"My point of view as a Black man dominated by white people. The way I see this world matters because the way it is has not been designed for me to fit in, or feel like I belong, or that I truly matter.
The Black Gaze is about my
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Ola Adegoroye
"The Black gaze to me is seeing the world through the eyes of Black people, their experience, thoughts and interactions."
— Ola Adegoroye
How does the Black gaze relate to your photography practice?
Living in a predominantly white town I have to force myself through my photography to be
Tobi Sobowale
"The Black gaze to me is about unapologetically showing the world through your eyes. Whether it be capturing people, food or landscapes. It is an opportunity to tell your story, without narrowing its explanation in order to communicate its message to a particular audience.
Black people are often categorised,
Michael Esigbone
"The Black gaze is a reminder that even though there isn’t so much recognition of Black photographers out there, there’s still appreciation of work done Black photographers.
It matters because it shows people are watching, people love what you do , that gives you drive, that wants to
Ash Sealy
"To me, the Black gaze is about redefining the stereotype often associated with a Black face. It is important to share my view despite adversity, as from those challenges comes opportunity and perspective."
— Ash Seal
How does the Black gaze relate to your photography practice?
In essence, it
Kester Onyemaechi
"The Black gaze to me simply means being different. Everyday I see photographers and I go, “What goes on in the head of these guys?” I want that for me someday, I want people to wonder and crave how I think."
— Kester Onyemaechi
How does the Black gaze
Jessica Bethel
"The Black Gaze means seeing and feeling the very experience through the lens/eyes of the Black diaspora. Our gaze matters because we’ve been silenced for centuries in every aspect, medium, and intricate part of history across the globe. History is nothing without us, we are the blueprint.