Deborah Segun
Deborah Segun is a Nigerian artist known for her thought-provoking works that explore issues related to identity, gender, and social justice. She was born in Lagos in 1994 and currently lives and works in the city.
Segun is particularly interested in the ways in which art can be used to challenge and subvert dominant narratives about race, gender, and sexuality. Her work is often intended to challenge stereotypes about Black women and to celebrate their diversity and beauty. Overall, Deborah Segun's work is characterized by its powerful commentary on social issues and its celebration of marginalized communities.
Her solo exhibitions include: ‘How To Fall In Love’, BEERS London, (2021); ‘Being Free’, SMO Contemporary Art Gallery, Lagos, Nigeria (2020); ‘Play as Collective’, AWCA, ArtxLagos Art Fair, Lagos, Nigeria (2019); ‘Still Life’ Art Oja, Lagos, Nigeria (2019); ‘I Feel Like I Am’, Relate Africa, Lagos, Nigeria, (2019).
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Born in 1994
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Nigeria, Lagos
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