Mom says “BLACKLIVESMATTER"

Artist: Amber Akaunu

Artist Statement: 

Amber Akaunu is a Nigerian-German artist from Liverpool who works across several mediums to explore concepts and ideas of race and identity. 

In 2018 Amber graduated university with a first class degree in Fine Art. During her final year of university, Amber co-founded ROOT-ed Zine - a quarterly magazine and social platform that promotes, inspires and supports creatives of color from the North West of England. Through this educational endeavor Amber has had the opportunity to work with talented artists as well as arts institutions including Tate, FACT and The International Slavery Museum. 

Links:

Website: https://www.amberakaunu.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amberakaunu/?hl=en

Curator: Yingyao Wang

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