Modupeola Fadugba
From A Black History of Art Presents: A Shared Gaze by Alayo Akinkugbe
June 3, 2025 · 26 min · Season 3 · Episode 3
About this episode
A conversation with Lagos-based artist Modupeola Fadugba about her multidisciplinary practice and exploration of race and pedagogy.
A conversation with Lagos-based artist Modupeola Fadugba, whose multidisciplinary practice spans installation, painting, film, and social engagement. Modupeola's work often explores subjects of race and pedagogy, as seen in her acclaimed 'Synchronized Swimmers' series and her Emmy-winning documentary on the all-Black senior synchronised swimming group, the Harlem Honeys and Bears. Modupeola's latest exhibition ‘Of Movement, Materials and Methods’ — on view at Gallery 1957 in London until June...
People in this episode
Host: Alayo Akinkugbe
Guest: Modupeola Fadugba
Topics covered
- multidisciplinary art
- race
- pedagogy
- installation
- social engagement
Keywords
- Modupeola Fadugba
- art
- installation
- painting
- film
- social engagement
- race
- pedagogy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Gallery 1957
Books & works: Synchronized Swimmers, Harlem Honeys and Bears, Of Movement, Materials and Methods
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