Rotimi Fani-Kayode
Rotimi Fani-Kayode celebrates the life and legacy of one of the most influential Nigerian photographers in the 20th century. The exhibition will unveil new photographs from Kayode’s short, but esteemed career, exploring themes of black queer self-expression and the performative aspects of identity. Autograph, Rivington Place, London.
AUTOGRAPH, Rivington Place, London. EC2A 3BA. Runs from November 1st, 2024 through March 29, 2025.
Exhibition Description
"In a new exhibition this autumn, Autograph will present never-before-seen works from the artist Rotimi Fani-Kayode's wider practice. These photographs delve into ideas of theatre, performance, studio and community – depicting radical forms of black bodily expression. During a tragically brief career, Fani-Kayode used photography to explore themes of race, sexuality, spirituality and the self. He masterfully staged and crafted portraits visualising black queer self-expression. Prominent in the Black British art scene in the 1980s, he remains an important figure in art history." - Autograph
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