Angela Lo Priore's 'Wadadli Feminine' challenges beauty stereotypes
The photobook 'Wadadli Feminine' by Angela Lo Priore is on a continuing journey following its premiere at the Black Carpet Awards during Milan Fashion Week, where Naomi Campbell served as its godmother. It is also set to be showcased at Paris Photo 2025. Upcoming presentations include a November 19 event at Feltrinelli in Rome and another on November 27 at The Pool NYC in Milan. Published by Prearo Editore, the work features more than 30 portraits of Afro-descendant women from Antigua, emphasizing their perspectives on freedom and healing. Lo Priore advocates for an ethical stance against conventional beauty standards, promoting authenticity. Additionally, Pomellato, led by CEO Sabina Belli, contributed copies at the Black Carpet Awards, a gesture appreciated by Lo Priore.
Key facts
- Angela Lo Priore's photobook 'Wadadli Feminine' presented at Black Carpet Awards during Milan Fashion Week with Naomi Campbell as godmother.
- The book appeared at Paris Photo 2025.
- Upcoming presentations: November 19 at Feltrinelli in Largo di Torre Argentina, Rome; November 27 at The Pool NYC gallery in Milan.
- Published by Prearo Editore.
- Project originated in Antigua (Wadadli), where Lo Priore has visited for nearly 30 years.
- Contains over 30 portraits of Afro-descendant women of all ages, with accompanying poems, stories, and reflections.
- Lo Priore's previous projects include 'Manichini' (2012), 'Eat Me' (2016), and 'Stairs of Obsession' (2021).
- Pomellato CEO Sabina Belli donated copies of the book during the Black Carpet Awards.
Entities
Artists
- Angela Lo Priore
- Naomi Campbell
- Sabina Belli
Institutions
- Prearo Editore
- Feltrinelli
- The Pool NYC
- Pomellato
- Black Carpet Awards
- Milan Fashion Week
- Paris Photo
Locations
- Antigua
- Rome
- Italy
- Milan
- Paris
- France
- Largo di Torre Argentina