EPISODE · Nov 30, 2025 · 21 MIN
Taiba Akhuetie
from A Black History of Art Presents: A Shared Gaze · host Alayo Akinkugbe
A conversation with Taiba Akhuetie, a multidisciplinary artist based in London. During lockdown, Taiba began exploring hair as a standalone material for creating sculptures, installations and clothing. Since then, her designs have been worn by the likes of Tems and Cate Blanchett, she has made a bag for Rihanna, collaborated with Fiorucci, and contributed to numerous fashion editorials. Her career now moves fluidly between hairstyling, art, and design, placing her in a unique creative space. She has also just been recognised as a new wave creative for 2025, by the British Fashion Council. To mark the occasion, we produced a shoot with photographer, Bernardo Ame, and sat down with Taiba to discuss her life and her practice.Watch on YouTube.Keep up with us:Taiba: @taibataiba Alayo: @alayoakinkugbe @ablackhistoryofart @asharedgazeBernardo: @bernardo__ame
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A conversation with Taiba Akhuetie, a multidisciplinary artist based in London. During lockdown, Taiba began exploring hair as a standalone material for creating sculptures, installations and clothing. Since then, her designs have been worn by the likes of Tems and Cate Blanchett, she has made a bag for Rihanna, collaborated with Fiorucci, and contributed to numerous fashion editorials. Her career now moves fluidly between hairstyling, art, and design, placing her in a unique creative space. ...
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