Exhibitions Preview: INTERSECTION - Ade Adesina and Stories of the Unseen - Tayo Adekunle

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Edinburgh Printmakers warmly invites you to the launch of INTERSECTION and Stories of the Unseen on Friday 26th July!

About Exhibitions Preview: INTERSECTION - Ade Adesina and Stories of the Unseen - Tayo Adekunle

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INTERSECTION combines objects, places and scenes from Ade Adesina’s African roots, British culture, and encounters whilst travelling into visually captivating landscapes.

Stories of the Unseen is a presentation of work from photographer and visual artist, Tayo Adekunle by Edinburgh Printmakers. Adekunle’s practice explores issues surrounding race, gender and sexuality as well as racial and colonial history, predominantly through portraiture and self-portraiture.

This event is free, and all are welcome. We encourage booking online in advance via the link above. Availability on the evening will be dependent on capacity, refreshments will be served.

Ade Adesina's and Tayo Adekunle’s residencies and exhibitions are supported by the British Council. We would also like to thank Hahnemühle for supporting the production of Tayo Adekunle's work.

Images: Ade Adesina, Interception, stone lithography, 2024, and Tayo Adekunle, Acceptance of Duality, giclee print, 2024.

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