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In Gods We Trust
In Gods We Trust
In Gods We Trust

In Gods We Trust

Artist (Nigerian-British, 1955 - 1989)
Datec.1980/2018
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsUnframed: 10 x 10 in. (25.4 x 25.4 cm) Framed: 19 x 19 in. (48.3 x 48.3 cm)
ClassificationsPhotography
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Ellingson Family
Object number2020.2.2
Label TextRotimi Fani-Kayode was born in 1955 in Lagos, Nigeria, and emigrated to England during the Nigerian Civil War. He created much of his work during the height of the AIDS crisis in response to the homophobia he witnessed in England under Margaret Thatcher and in his home country of Nigeria. Using the black body as his primary subject, Fani-Kayode explored themes of black queerness and cultural identity in a political call to action. His photographs combine African and European iconography to contest the marginal status of Yoruba culture and explore the position of the black body in Western society. Fani-Kayode is also is the founder of "Autograph" a nonprofit organization that helps black and minority photographers build their careers.
Status
On view
Location
  • Beckman Hall (1 University Drive), Floor 4, 400 Corridor
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