Photographer Atong Atem
Digital media platform Nataal showcased emerging visual artists with roots to Africa this past weekend and Models.com was there to capture the memorable moment. Held at Red Hook Labs and featuring pieces from contemporary photographers Atong Atem, Delphine Diallo, Kristin-Lee Moolman, Lakin Ogunbanwo, Namsa Leuba, and Owise Abuzaid, the exhibit, on view until May 15th, stands to challenge the status quo in the fashion and art world while giving light to the abundance of talent cropping up. The rich stories presented provide a modern lens to Africa and its diasporic connections – far from romanticizing the past but rather focused on a glimpse into a bold future.
Nataal: New African Photography at Red Hook Labs until May 15th 2016
Party photos by David Benattar for Models.com
Artists photos courtesy of Nataal
Text by Irene Ojo-Felix
Photographer Lakin Ogunbanwo
Photographer Kristin-Lee Moolman
Photographer Brad Obgonna and host Saada Ahmed
Jimmy Moffat
Nataal’s Helen Jennings
Designer Washington Roberts
Danny Baez
Pop Caven designers, Joan & Doreen Caven
Editor, Blake Abbie
Eke Ijeoma & interior designer, Stephen Burks
Photo by Kristin-Lee Moolman, courtesy of Nataal
Photo by Namsa Leuba, courtesy of Nataal
Photo by Delphine Diaw Diallo, courtesy of Nataal
Photo by Lakin Ogunbanwo, courtesy of Nataal
Photo by Owise Abuzaid, courtesy of Nataal
Photo by Atong Atem, courtesy of Nataal