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"Still I Rise" Open Edition Poster A series of fine art prints, exploring the pain, hope & determination of the black diasporan male. You enslave me, enrage, chastise and debase me. But still I rise. You claim I am less than, fragments of a conquered man. But still I rise. You attack in waves, dictate like I'm a slave. But still I rise. My face is bruised, from the beatings I have been through. My knuckles, raw, for years we have knocked on the door. My heart, true. My Soul, intact. The morals of a man, fixed in stature and plan. For I shall not reside, within walls you preside. Descendants of Kings & Queens, we are the future you have tried to hide. Text & Photography @bukikoshoni (at Buki Koshoni Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4rVjCYgBEW/?igshid=11ok0pwa26nqg

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"Still I Rise" Fine Art Photography @bukikoshoni #art #fineart #civilrights #blackexcellence #portraitphotography #culture #struggle #artoftheday🎨 (at Buki Koshoni Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4af-qtgxNu/?igshid=7qf78vfwhuev

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"Still I Rise" A series of fine art prints, exploring the pain, hope & determination of the black diasporan male. You enslave me, enrage, chastise and debase me. But still I rise. You claim I am less than, fragments of a conquered man. But still I rise. You attack in waves, dictate like I'm a slave. But still I rise. My face is bruised, from the beatings I have been through. My knuckles, raw, for years we have knocked on the door. My heart, true. My Soul, intact. The morals of a man, fixed in stature and plan. For I shall not reside, within walls you preside. Descendants of Kings & Queens, we are the future you have tried to hide. Text & Photography @bukikoshoni (at Buki Koshoni Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4WNwEvga6w/?igshid=gfikiuv60vjb

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Batman / Blackman - Artist Statement Written/Directed @bukikoshoni #art #fineart #artvideo #video #artiststatement #blackexcellence #identity (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwEIcFGgwsa/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1br7pdhqwdymb

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Artist Statement + Photography by @bukikoshoni BATMAN / BLACKMAN - DUALITY OF EXISTENCE To identify as a black male, within a diasporan construct, is to live a life of duality. It’s impossible, as a person of colour, to completely avoid the daily shelling of preconceived perceptions, many of us still carry the shrapnel of these encounters lodged within us. A constant balancing act of cultures and assumptions, wrestling against your true and innate nature. When I was younger, there were times I wore a mask to conceal certain aspects of self, at times this mask would slip, causing chaos amongst friends and colleagues.  There is a certain relief you feel, walking into a room in which the majority of people look like you, a long exhale after an extended period of holding your breath. As I grew older and more emboldened, Oscar Wilde's advice to “be oneself,” became a rally cry, knees scuffed, hands clasped, a daily act of worship at the altar of authenticity.  Many times I’ve found myself experiencing periods of unfettered elation, as my nature and actions coalesced, a spiritual simpatico. These moments are always fleeting, butterflies and nets.  I’m on a constant journey of self, a daily battle of confidence to “be myself” while simultaneously trying to “find myself.” I have met him many times, myself that is, and I like him. He’s self deprecating with a sharp sense of humour, an insecure boy in a man's body. These encounters are fleeting, we never seem to have enough time to really get to know each other. I arrive at his last known location, seconds too late. “He was just here” they say, “you just missed him.” Reality and perception, authenticity and bad faith, it’s where these rivers meet, that fascinates me the most. #fineart #prints #blackexcellence #diaspora #blackartists #africanart #africanartist (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu33BQqgUCs/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1g58rf7ppqp2o

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Batman/ Blackman “Poise” Lagos born 📸Buki Koshoni: “To identify as a black male, within a diasporan construct, is to live a life of duality. It’s impossible, as a person of colour, to completely avoid the daily shelling of preconceived perceptions, many of us still carry the shrapnel of these encounters lodged within us. A constant balancing act of cultures and assumptions, wrestling against your true and innate nature.” Batman/ Blackman – Duality of Existence is a photograph series that explores culture and identity and the duality of existence of the black male, within modern society. @bukikoshoni is a visual artist, exploring culture & identity, through photography, fashion and film. He lives and works in #London. An award winning #photographer, Koshoni’s work has appeared in some of the world’s most highly respected publications, including, @vanityfair @thestmagazine @the.independent and @bjp1854 a Taylor Wessing finalist with the @nationalportraitgallery too! @damsonpr #photography #batman #blackman #gay #straight #intersectionality #london #multilabel #lagos #instaphoto (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/BumWONUAfPT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=e4z7ja7rkwtb

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“BATMAN / BLACKMAN -Duality of Existence. Conceptual Portraits, exploring the duality of existence of the black male, within modern society. Enhanced Matte Paper Museum Quality Archival Inks Print Size - A2 (16.53” x 23.39”) Limited Edition Print / Edition of 20 Exclusive to Buki Koshoni 
Photographed by Buki Koshoni UNFRAMED PRINT ONLY FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs8LXyQgObR/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1c14og6dhwntl

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“If the doors of perception were cleansed everything would appear to man as it is, infinite” - William Blake #cinemagraph #photography #film #fashion #portrait #shotbybuki Model @valenciagermain Film & Photography @bukikoshoni Sound On ! (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrddwBnHDqe/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=e2xte4uu3oqf

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“If the doors of perception were cleansed everything would appear to man as it is, infinite” - William Blake #cinemagraph #photography #film #fashion #portrait #shotbybuki Model @valenciagermain Film & Photography @bukikoshoni Sound On ! (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/Brdb-lMn0c_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xnt383qwwc1t

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“Essentials” #whiskey #ciggarettes #portrait #london #shotbybuki Photography @bukikoshoni (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrZ6vTDHuoM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11j752bxxq36x

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#beauty @valenciagermain Photography @bukikoshoni (at London Borough of Barnet) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrLK44znnwl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1i4cfgpb28opp

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“As women, you have to start appreciating our own worth and each other’s worth. Seek out strong women to befriend, to align yourself with, to learn from, to collaborate with, to be inspired by, to support, and enlightened by.” – Madonna . #queen #courage #feminism #fashion #strength #shotbybuki Photography by @bukikoshoni (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq-XfRFAqEq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=15xnysfg4jux9

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“Warrior” . #queen #tattoo #armour #instagood #composition #dominantsubmissive (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqoNyhnAFNS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zxyraxtf8qh9

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“Selfie” Fine Art Print + T-shirt + Bomber Jacket F*ck Fashion Collection #fashion #london #fashionweek #makeup #model #backstage #portrait #light #photography #colorful #kiss #fashion ##selfportrait #slefie #style #glitter #shotbybuki (at London Fashion Week) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqQNp8BALV1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=184su5s3ge9ba

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