Designer Taofeek Abijako explores black holes in his new exhibition

],” said Abijako, who just launched his own label High school students . But that’s not to say the Nigerian-born, Brooklyn-based designer isn’t inspired: Instead, he’s embarking on a special new art exhibition, which will be on view in New York City this weekend. “I’ve always wanted to do an exhibition,” says Abijako. “I like the idea of ​​showing a collection each year and then showing the exhibition around a specific narrative.” with Paul Hill – Strada Founder of , a Gen Z-focused art gallery and online marketplace – Heads of State will present “In the Moonlight We Turn Blue” starting in October st passedrd. Show explored black vulnerability; Hill and Abijako were inspired by their favorite movies Moonlight , “In the moonlight, black boys look blue.” Abijako said, “If you look at what that means, it means in private spaces, after dark, black boys There is a degree of freedom – being able to be vulnerable without any prejudice or judgment. We want to focus on artists who explore vulnerability not only in their work, but in the spaces in which they exist.”

Hill curated exhibition featuring Abijako’s recentHomecoming series, and his Met Gala looks for Evan Mock and Danai Gurira this year. “I also showed a new look for suits that will be part of my next collection,” says Abijako. “I wanted to prove that, yes, I started by making t-shirts, hoodies and sweatpants – but we can also do couture.”

In addition to his own work, the exhibition will feature works by artists such as Ambrose Rhapsody Murray, Armani Howard and Malekatemba and Joshua Adokuru – from textiles to sculpture. Hill wanted to showcase a variety of black artists from different regions—as far away as Nigeria and the American South—who were all exploring themes of identity. “We’re thinking about geographic identity and being black, and what it means to be an artist,” Paul said. “We chose artwork with a blue component, but also complements Taofeek’s design.”

Taofeek Abijako

Picture: Provided by the Head of State

at ten moonnd, between Abijako, Hill and host Antonie Gregory There will be a special panel discussion in which they hope to inspire young black people to pursue their artistic vision and create borderless. “One of the most important things I wanted to convey in the group was to let young kids — especially young black kids — know that we belong in these spaces,” Abijako said. “For artists, there is a lot of pressure to create perfection, especially in this digital age; but we want to write the rules of our industry.”

Abijako even has a future to disrupt retail The planning space is also fast: He said he is working on launching [Neu]Sette, a new retail platform dedicated to supporting emerging brands. “We wanted to explore what a new age retail space might look like,” Abijako said. “I wanted it to be a gallery. Yes, we will sell clothes, but it will also be our favorite safe space artist show. We don’t try to follow tradition – we try to push boundaries. “

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