A series curated and chaired by Nana Biamah-Ofosu, Bushra Mohamed, Merve Anil and Georges Massoud.
Titled after Lola Olufemi’s “Experiments in Imagining Otherwise”, this lecture series learns from established practices that shift the focus from European contexts or knowledge systems and instead champions decolonial epistemologies and methodologies. We will navigate the space between what is and what could be, weaving through an exploration of identities and the possibility of living otherwise.
In the final event of the Imagining Otherwise series, acclaimed photographer Vanley Burke will talk about his unique approach to creating powerful imagery that challenges negative stereotypes of Black people often perpetuated by the mainstream media.
Over the course of his illustrious career spanning several decades, Vanley Burke has earned numerous awards and accolades for his groundbreaking work, cementing his reputation as a leading figure in the photography industry. His work has been exhibited in prestigious galleries and museums around the world, and he continues to push the boundaries of his craft to promote greater empathy, understanding, and respect for individuals from all walks of life, regardless of their background or ethnicity.
Image: Vanley Burke, Young men on a Sea-Saw in Handsworth Park, 1984
