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"Whilst there is much similarity across the diaspora, not all Black experiences are the same and too often we are oversimplified as a community. The Black gaze is not monolithic and I interpret it as two things; firstly, it describes communicating the wealth of variety and lived experiences across

"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

"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

"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,

"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

"To me, the Black gaze is to see Black culture through the eyes of black photographers. It matters as we often see the “White gaze” a lot in regards to Black culture and but when through a Black gaze, we can see the things missed, we can see more