My ex-girlfriend had always told me I was incredibly smart and beautiful—and for the first time in my life I actually believed it. Even after we broke up, I continued to see myself as …
Grace Dlabik: What were you like as a child? Laura Du Vé: I was incredibly shy. I didn’t talk to classmates until I was in prep, I’m pretty sure. I was always second guessing …
FUTURE CULTURE evoked a new world order that exalts women of colour from the diaspora to new heights, and paves the way for sisterhood. It’s premise centred around six creative pillars …
Margaret Lawrence Gallery was transformed and ignited with explosions of colour, during the fully immersive experience that was FUTURE CULTURE at Sugar Mountain. The space payed …
I definitely gravitate towards trying to find as much Yoruba music as possible [...] But my family influences my music more than culture really does. Hopefully that’s something that will …
Emma Hardy: How would you describe your connection with your culture? REMI: I guess I’d have to say loose. My connection to language, the land, the people—it’s loose. I’m much …
I struggled with seeing myself as beautiful. I just thought of myself as cute. That’s where my mindset was when I was growing up, I thought: “Oh well I’m not beautiful, but I’m cute”. It …
Frances Cannon is an artist from Melbourne and founder of the Self Love Club. Her work blends personal experience with themes of body-love, body-loathing, anxiety, relationships, …
I firmly believe in the experiences of our ancestors having a profound impact on who we are—emotionally, psychologically, metaphysically—so it’s just rational for me to look for answers and …
Emma Hardy: How do you connect with your culture, and why is that important to you? Atong Atem: Connecting with culture is really important to me because it's what allows me to …
It’s not about the money or how many likes you get on social media. It’s about how you as a person take what you do and do it from your heart. Words and interview by Grace Dlabik Publish…
I first met Shaka Maidoh and Sam Lambert from Art Comes First in 2015 when I was involved with a project with them and The Social Studio, which included mentorship and collaborati…