Amapolas Al Viento. Another Way of Understanding Black Masculinity – Contradiction Studies

Amapolas Al Viento. Another Way of Understanding Black Masculinity

Laurent Leger Adame, Nelson Sindze Wembe (RTG: Contradiction Studies)

10/16/2024 7:00 pm –8:30 pm

KLUB DIALOG Am Deich 86, Bremen

“Amapolas al viento” is a photographic project comprising 17 pieces that consciously explores the masculinity of Black men through its lens. It endeavours to capture the essence of individuals who, at first glance, are subject to prejudicial interpretations that categorise them from the subjectivity of a dehumanising or hypersexualized gaze. The metaphor that connects Laurent Leger Adame with the poppy flower and its symbolism refers to a flower known for its delicacy and ephemeral beauty as well as its vibrant red colour that stands out in fields and meadows. Despite its apparent fragility, poppy is a resilient flower that can flourish in adverse conditions and a variety of terrains, symbolising resilience and the capacity to thrive despite challenges.

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Constellations, Heuristics, and Concepts of the Contradictory

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