Images (Credit: BFA/Rowben Lantion). Campbell Addy, British-Ghanian photographer & filmmaker, launched his debut book Feeling Seen in East London at Protein Galleries to an acme gathering of photography enthusiasts and supporters. The launch featured a live performance from rising star UK singer-songwriter Cosima whose dulcet tones left guests emotional. This soiree opened a 3-day exhibition which runs from April 15-18th. Campbell’s work will be displayed to the public at Protein Galleries and showcases a curated selection of Addy’s striking photographs, ranging from prominent fashion and magazine commissions to candid portraitures. From major portraits of the likes of Kendall Jenner, FKA Twigs, and Tyler, the Creator, to cover shoots for leading magazines such as Time, Rolling Stone, and Garage, Campbell Addy has quickly become one of the most in-demand photographers of his generation. Foreword by Edward Enninful, Editor-in-Chief of British Vogue, ‘Feeling Seen’ is the first and only monograph of a rising star of the global photography scene. In attendance was Bianca Saunders (British designer), Kenya Hunt (Editor-in-Chief of Elle UK), CKTRL (Instrumentalist/Musician), Imran Ahmed (Editor-in-Chief of BOF), Olivia Singer (Global Editorial Director of I-D), Declan Chan (Stylist), Nadine Ijewere (British Fashion Photographer), Nabil Aliffi (Soho House’s Chief Creative Officer), Matthew Josephs (stylist), Geoff K. Cooper (Fashion Aficionado/Editor), Andrey Veronkov (Interior Designer), and models Adesuwa Aighewi, Fahdi Mohamed, King Owusu, Nyaueth Riam and Wilson Oreyema, to name a few. The launch and exhibition was made possible by the official sponsor, Dr. Barabra Sturm and the generous support of Axel Arigato, Eminente Rum, Protein Studios, A Bliss Framers, and Touch Digital.
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(l-r: Sharon Bridgforth, Emmanuel Iduma, Margo Jefferson, Wong May, Siphiwe Gloria Ndlovu, Tsitsi Dangaremba, Winsome Pinnock and Zaffar Kunial) Recipients of one of the richest international literary awards, the Windham-Campbell Prizes, were announced on 29th March. The Prizes are awarding more than $1.3m USD to eight extraordinary writers, including the Pulitzer Prize winning critic Margo Jefferson, the enigmatic poet Wong May, the legendary British playwright Winsome Pinnock and the PEN International Award winner Tsitsi Dangaremba. These prestigious awards celebrate literary achievement, rewarding each recipient with $165,000 USD to support their writing and allow them to focus on their work independent of financial concerns. This year’s list showcases eight writers at very different stages of their careers – from legends of their craft to fresh new voices – all pushing boundaries with powerful works, exploring the notion of identity, family, nationhood, and key cultural touchpoints that shape how we view the world. The recipients are:
Established in 2013 with a significant gift from Donald Windham in memory of his partner of 40 years, Sandy Campbell, the Windham-Campbell Prizes are among the richest and most prestigious literary prizes on earth. The community, camaraderie, diversity, and inclusive nature of the Prizes honours the spirit of their lives. www.windhamcampbell.org @WindhamCampbell |