Fashion designer Seguntuyi Mapeganoluwa Onakoya of the House of Tuyi, launches a fashion collection inspired by the Seen and Unseen exhibition, and the work of pioneering artist Nahem Shoa, and his friend and fellow artist Desmond Haughton. Join us for a live fashion catwalk.
The show responds to the outfits portrayed in the artworks in the exhibition, linking them to the heritage of Black people living in Britain. Tuyi’s own approach focuses on the role fashion can play in the fusion of White European and Black African cultures. By doing this, he challenges the marginalization that Black artists have experienced from the art world. Tuyi takes this idea further by inviting volunteers from the Black community and extending the opportunity to white Europeans to work on the collection with him, inspiring local people to become fashion designers. He aims to build a fashion community that brings creativity, developing the potential for future runways, exhibitions, pop-ups and innovative celebrations, and ultimately creative pride in Hull and Yorkshire.
The Fashion Show will take place 2-4 pm.
Venue Details
The Ferens has a magnificent collection of paintings and sculptures, including works by European Old Masters, portraiture, marine painting, and modern and contemporary British art. Highlights include masterpieces by Lorenzetti, Frans Hals, Antonio Canaletto, Frederick Leighton, Stanley Spencer, David Hockney, Helen Chadwick and Gillian Wearing. With a regular programme of events, guided tours and changing exhibitions, there’s always something new to explore. You can also enjoy refreshments in our popular cafe, Venue Hull.
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