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Children of Palestine, through the lens of Alessandra Sanguinetti

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May you find peace in the unknown, embrace uncertainty with calmness, not anxiety, and appreciate the serenity of not having all the answers.

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Yesterday was Juneteenth and also the end of my first year in my Architecture program. I should be happy but the old and indistinct sadness visits me like an old friend.  The random burst of violence against black bodies weighs heavy on my mind. The rupturing of broken bones against skin on cold pavements are imagery no one should see over and over again. "The feelin' of an apocalypse happenin' But nothin' is awkward" (Kendrick Lamar). But all I can hope is that something happens about it. 📷: @youngphatty @simplyraeee @bokifide (at Ottawa, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBqWcGXpAWM/?igshid=z66x28bw5w27

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Sunrise (at Parc Güell) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8yhTLhpykE/?igshid=rnaff9q7rk0d

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New meets old (at Ottawa Art Gallery - Galerie d'art d'Ottawa) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzn_xAxpJl8/?igshid=1dz43hc8csg0e

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Masterpiece (at Ottawa Art Gallery - Galerie d'art d'Ottawa) https://www.instagram.com/p/BznnuR4pDWH/?igshid=ey3tmsp0s80m

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Creating my own space (at Ottawa Art Gallery - Galerie d'art d'Ottawa) https://www.instagram.com/p/BznmOiYJwBl/?igshid=1ny7oqb32vki3

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"Inner Turmoil" Decided to look back at old work and found this rare gem of talented artist @art.life.andre which reminded me of the daily struggle of most creatives. The struggling emotional duality of either basking in the ambiance of your work or being crippled by the anxiety from it. (at Ottawa, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpiCg9chI77/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1c4rc13yuprvr

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Dispossession is the body of work which photographs those affected by the eviction of the Timbercreek community within the settings of their homes. The basis of the series was grounded in the quintessential question, “Where is the balance between profits and developments that serve the community?” The work explores the stages of grief, mistrust, and defeat experienced by the evicted residents, as they find themselves alienated from the new vision of the neighbourhood. By shinning the spotlight on the misguiding normalcy of eviction, the photographs provide a visual platform for the uprooted, as they are eclipsed by gentrification. Simultaneously, by examining traditional development through a people-centred lens, this series re-centres our gaze towards the necessity of affordable housing and the destructive impact of losing one’s home. For those who missed the show, you can check out the full res images of the series on my website: artofeffah.com (at Ottawa, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn1eBElhYDM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ude6pallw6bk

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Finally revealing my new work with the @oawfest on Monday Sept 10 at 7pm at The Sussex Contemporary. The series will be centered on the lives of people currently facing eviction in the Herongate neighborhood in South Ottawa. It will make us question the ways in which we view affordable housing. (at Ottawa, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bne1QVZh5h9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=w6rtjii2z65q

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"I have no idea what I'm doing. But u know I'm doing it really, really well" (at Ottawa, Ontario)

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Flower of the soul blooms among the weeds Sprouting silver petals within the sunlight Shadows drift through changing it's surroundings Adding bits of gloom.. (at Ottawa, Ontario)

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"Your indivuality makes me believe if I cast a beautiful net, I'd catch only beautiful things" This collaborative body of work by Daniel Effah and @roo.kee borrows inspiration from William E. B. Du Bois’ concept of Double Consciousness in his book "The Souls of Black Folk". The notion of Double Consciousness focuses on the African American identity of feeling as though your identity is divided into several parts, making it difficult or impossible to have one unified identity. Check out the rest of the gallery on artofeffah.com. Link in bio (at Toronto, Ontario)

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Happy Ghana Independence Day 🇬🇭🎉✊🏾🎊 Feels good to be back!! Wishing I was back in Ghana celebrating. (at Ottawa, Ontario)

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Shuri #BlackPanther by Salim Busuru

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Just posted a new article of my adventures in Ghana with @dextdeephotography on artofeffah.com Check out the link in my bio (at Accra, Ghana)