EXPOSED: Telling Our Stories Through Our Lens

Nia Centre for the Arts presents EXPOSED: Telling Our Stories Through Our Lens. The exhibit showcases the work of five Nia Centre photographers, all under the age of 25, each sharing her/his own look at diverse experiences from across the African Diaspora.

The photo exhibit includes the following pieces:

• Ebti Nabag’s “I Am Not My Hair”, which looks at the power and politics of Black women’s hair;
• Candace Nyaomi’s “Appreciation”, which explores the unique strength and beauty of African features;
• Leilah Dhoré’s “My Predicament”, which looks at how societal expectations and perceptions can have an adverse impact on forming Black identity;
• Taejon Cupid’s “Beauty in Black” photo stream, which showcases the grace, style and strength of Caribbean culture; and
• Mapela Uhindu-Gingala’s “Family Values”, which pays homage to the value system instilled in her by her parents and the influence of their Benin and Congo roots.