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In Durag, another seemingly innocent piece of fabric that has been vilified is addressed. Worn by both African Americans and those belonging tot he African Diaspora, the Durag is worn to protect one’s hair, mostly worn by Black males. Unfortunately, the image of a Black man wearing a Durag has been associated with gang members and violence, implying the wearer is a thug. It is certainly not portrayed as the matter of (self) care it actually is.
In this series, the Durag elevated to a status of adornment, in contrast to the sinister interpretation that link them to violence and associates them with a dark sentiment, something to fear.
The irony lying in the fact that a durag is worn to protect one’s hair, he seeks to rectify the existing imagery surrounding Black men and their attire.
He hopes to continue this project in the future, extending these topics applied to the intersectionality of African-American culture and that of the African Diaspora.
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FUTURES is a European Photography Platform that brings together the global photography community to support and nurture the professional development of emerging artists worldwide.
FUTURES curates exhibitions and programs, including talks, through our extensive network of top European curators and artists.
The FUTURES Residency Program provides selected emerging photographers with the time, space, and resources to develop new work, with a strong focus on the artistic process and research.
FUTURES annual publications feature in-depth articles, interviews and conversations with key players from the global community. Released alongside the annual exhibition, the publication showcases work by FUTURES artists alongside commissioned essays on some of the most compelling issues in contemporary photography.