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Billie Zangewa and Ferren Gipson In Conversation

17 Aug 2023 6-7.30pm

John Hansard Gallery
Southampton SO14 7DU

Overview

Join artist Billie Zangewa in conversation with art historian Ferren Gipson. The online discussion will explore themes of materiality, identity, and the inspiration that Zangewa draws from everyday life.

Billie Zangewa joins Ferren Gipson for a conversation on her practice and some of the works featured in her exhibition, A Quiet Fire

Billie Zangewa is a Malawian/South African artist who creates collages with hand stitched silk. Zangewa uses her artwork to challenge the stereotypes used to objectify and exploit Black women.

Ferren Gipson is a British-American art historian, artist, and advocate for art education. Her work can be found across mediums, including books, articles, interviews, and 68 episodes of the popular visual arts podcast ‘Art Matters’.

This event will be held online via Zoom. A link will be sent to all attendees the day before.

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