Thandiwe Muriu

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Thandiwe Muriu is a photographer born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya. As a female artist operating in a previously male-dominated field, she is passionate about celebrating and empowering her fellow women. Thandiwe showcases Africa’s unique mix of vibrant cultures, textiles and beauty norms. Through her work she celebrates her African heritage and tackles important issues such as identity and self-perception using the rich colours and vibrancy the continent is so well know for. Through her work, Thandiwe aims to reclaim the self-love of the African woman who is often excluded from beauty standards in her own country. Thandiwe has previously exhibited her work throughout Europe, won the People’s Choice Award for Emerging Photographer of the Year at Photo London 2020 and the Female In Focus Award by the British Journal of Photography 2021. An undeniable treasure – her work continues to allow audiences to share in her journey as a woman living in modern Africa as she reinterprets contemporary African portraiture.