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fictionalising narratives theatre & dance19. May 201928. December 2019

Emilia: Writer. Wife. Lover. Mother. Muse.

The play Emilia is a great example of intersectional feminism – the story follows a black woman countering the stereotypes that are projected onto her by entitled white men. The actresses truly represent an intersectional cast countering racism, ableism, ageism and body shaming, alongside sexism. As such, we believe that inspiring performances like these can…

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fictionalising narratives film & photography poetry10. September 201828. December 2019

Gabriele: Mars and Venus

Who am I? Who am I to myself and who am I to others? Does their opinion mold and influence who I am? A few questions that have crossed and constantly cross my mind. Well, I am a son, a brother, a student, a lover and more, but who is really me? I’ve struggled, like many…

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researching gender24. June 201823. August 2019

Why Female Activists in Egypt turn to Art for Challenging Sexual Harassment

“I am here to confuse you” is the title of a speech the Egyptian Journalist Mona Eltahawy gave at TEDWomen2010. Mona uses confusion as a tool to shift perspectives and fight misogyny in the Arab world as well as in the West where Arab women are often times stereotyped as being helpless and obedient victims…

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fictionalising narratives film & photography4. October 201723. August 2019

I Don’t Care If You Don’t Like My Hair

The second video of our “I Don’t Care” series. Filmed and edited by Hannah Wolny Idea by Amuna Wagner and Hannah Wolny Text by Amuna Wagner Song: Kenny Segal – Procrastination Check out our vimeo channel.

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fictionalising narratives film & photography first person27. September 201723. August 2019

BODIES: Censored Women

Where to begin… last year my life completely changed. I shot my first set of nude self portraits in my friend’s bedroom and posted them online for the world to see. After receiving more likes, comments and shares then I had ever gotten on a photograph before I felt uplifted, inspired, liberated and confident. It…

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fictionalising narratives film & photography poetry17. September 201727. December 2019

Balance

Words by Amuna Wagner Photos and Edit by Hannah Wolny  

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