Stella Fakiyesi (born c. 1971) is a Nigerian creative photographer, cinematographer and painter. Fakiyesi's works in photography and visual art have been featured in many international exhibitions.[1][2]
Stella Fakiyesi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Stella Fakiyesi c. 1971 Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | OCAD University |
| Occupation(s) | Artist, photographer |
| Organization | SOF Art House |
| Known for | Photography |
| Website | stellafakiyesi |
Biography
editFakiyesi was born in Nigeria. She studied photography at Ontario College of Art & Design University from 1993 to 1997.[1] After her graduation in 1997, Fakiyesi started working on her solo career practice in Toronto, Canada.[3][4][5][6] She founded and operated the SOF Art House, a gallery and co-work space for photographers in Toronto from 1999 to 2005.[7]
Selected exhibitions
edit- 2019 Reflections of Love | Harbourfront Centre[7]
- 2018 - 2019 Everything Remains | Art Gallery of Sudbury[8][9]
- 2018 Everything Remains | Raw McMichael Gallery.[10][8]
- 2016 Position As Desired | Exploring African Canadian Identity Art Gallery of Windsor.[11][1]
- 2012 Position As Desired | Canadian Museum of Immigration Halifax, Nova Scotia.[12]
- 2010 - 2011 Position As Desired | Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) Toronto, Canada.[1]
- 2005 Amiala | Harbourfront Centre Toronto, Canada.[7]
- 1998- 2000 History of African Photography from 1840 to Present group show | Paris, São Paulo, Mexico City, Washington, D.C., Cape Town, South Africa.[2]
- 1999 Portrait Afrika group show | Haus Der Kulturen Der Welt, Berlin.[13]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d "Position As Desired/Exploring African Canadian Identity: Photographs from the Wedge Collection". Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
- ^ a b "Opinion | Five great exhibitions to check out at the Contact Photography Festival". thestar.com. 25 April 2018. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
- ^ "Whitesands School". www.whitesands.org.ng. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
- ^ "Revue Noire 97 Publication". celafi25-portf2. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
- ^ "Kleinburg : la demeure spirituelle du Groupe des Sept". l-express.ca (in Canadian French). 24 August 2018. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
- ^ "Stella Fakiyesi". NSHHA. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
- ^ a b c "Harbourfront Centre - Events". www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
- ^ a b "…Everything Remains Raw: Photographing Toronto's Hip Hop Culture from Analogue to Digital". Canadian Art. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
- ^ "...Everything Remains Raw – Art Gallery Of Sudbury". artgalleryofsudbury.myshopify.com. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
- ^ "Everything Remains Raw". Wall Street International. 17 November 2017. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
- ^ "Art Gallery of Windsor". agw.ca. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
- ^ Projects, Wedge Curatorial (28 February 2011). Position as Desired: Exploring African Canadian Identity: Photographs from the Wedge Collection. ISBN 978-0-9783370-1-8.
- ^ "ᐅ Stella Fakiyesi". www.artnews.de. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
External links
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