Our Future Is...


“Our Future Is…" is a portrait series that imagines a creative renaissance through the lens of five Black NYC-based artists. 

Featuring: Emily Manwaring, Jaela, Venus Balenciaga, Gia Love, Reese, and Nneka Grant.

Creative Team: Aicha Cherif (Director), Rhianydd Hylton (Photographer), Soma Okoye (Art Director), VIVIAN by Amber Danie (Designer/Stylist), Aliyah Abeni-Taylor (Makeup) 


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