![]() I am naturally drawn to the artists I feel I can relate to, either because we share an identity or the larger experience of exclusion. Because artists and fashion are important to me, my identity, which I am so proud of, shines through even more. All of this to say my identity informs everything that I do. In college, my entire thesis centered on the aesthetics of my Malian heritage. To apply to colleges, I wrote about my experience with my many identities (Black/white, Malian/Canadian, Jewish/ Muslim). ![]() In grade six in my ceramic class, I created a totem pole, which I made out of my siblings' faces. When I look back on my life, it's almost funny how often I turn to my identity. How has your identity informed how you approach every aspect of your life, from the artists you choose to champion to the clothing you wear?Įverything that I consume informs me-consciously and subconsciously. Ahead, you'll hear from Traore about what inspired her to open an art gallery, what role her identity plays in her work, and the fashion brands and trends she's loving right now. It's her keen eye for curating (in her gallery and her closet) that makes her a compelling person to profile for our Intersections series. Not only is she a woman of color who has decided to take a leap and create a space for marginalized artists, but she's also super stylish. As she's likely donning a pair of oversize glasses and a designer vintage number, it seems as if she's single-handedly reenvisioning what it means to hold space in the most figurative sense. Traore isn't your average gallery owner-something that becomes evident if you happen to find yourself wandering into her colorful space situated in the bustling streets of Lower Manhattan. Knowing all this makes the work of gallery owner and art enthusiast Hannah Traore all the more critical. ![]() ![]() Finding spaces to sell their work (whether it's a gallery or Shopbop) and having enough people invested in their craft long enough for them to leave a legacy behind is no easy feat. But whether you're creating a painting or designing a purse, one fact is inevitable: Artists of color have a more challenging time breaking into the industry. Sure, many legendary creatives have revolutionized both the art and fashion worlds, such as Jean-Michel Basquiat and Virgil Abloh. Can you imagine what type of art is on the walls? Who owns the gallery itself? Who made the artwork, and who curated it? The answer to all these questions will likely result in the realization that, akin to fashion, the art industry has a long history of exclusion, not inclusion. Imagine strolling into a gallery near you. ![]()
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