This presentation spotlights Mikael Owunna, an acclaimed queer Nigerian-Swedish artist and photographer. Learn about his artistic journey and latest photographic works centered around "Reimagining the Black Body." Owunna's unique multidisciplinary background, blending engineering and history, informs his powerful exploration of identity and his dedication to telling crucial stories for marginalized communities. His internationally recognized projects aim to envision alternative realities.
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An event featuring photographer Mikael Owunna discussing his artistic journey and latest works on 'Reimagining the Black Body.' The presentation delves into his experiences as a queer Nigerian-Swedish immigrant and his use of a multidisciplinary background to explore themes of identity and tell crucial stories for marginalized communities.
This presentation features Mikael Owunna, an award-winning queer Nigerian-Swedish artist and photographer. Owunna, who holds degrees in Biomedical Engineering and History from Duke University, discusses his artistic journey and his latest works centered around 'Reimagining the Black Body.' The session offers insights into his multidisciplinary approach, blending his engineering background with his photography to explore themes of identity and to tell crucial stories for marginalized communities. Owunna's work, which has been exhibited internationally and featured in major media outlets, aims to imagine new universes and realities for these communities. The artist's background as a queer Nigerian-Swedish immigrant in the United States informs his perspective, encouraging self-exploration to find one's artistic voice. Owunna's projects, including 'I am Atayal!', 'Limit(less)', and 'Infinite Essence', have garnered significant recognition, including a Fulbright scholarship and features in The New York Times, PBS, and NPR. He has lectured widely on his work, emphasizing its role in envisioning alternative realities for those on the margins.
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