Periagoge
Scenario

When contemporary reality conflicts with curatorial expectations

My photography series about modern Lagos gets rejected from African art exhibitions because the curators say it does not capture the essence of Nigeria

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The photographer encounters the gap between lived experience and institutionalized ideas of cultural representation.

Your guide for this
Mura
Mura works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with African aesthetics — across the continent?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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