Delali Ayivi on collective dreaming and community through photography
Togolese-German photographer Delali Ayivi, based in London and Lomé, delivered a talk at It's Nice That's Nicer Tuesdays event in London, sponsored by Love Corn and El Rayo Tequila. She questioned who determines what is possible in art, reflecting on how image-making challenges Western-framed narratives imposed on Togolese identities. Her creative journey evolved from uploading photos to Facebook to engaging a larger cultural platform. The talk was held at EartH (Evolutionary Arts Hackney). Ayivi is known for exploring identity and authentic storytelling.
Key facts
- Delali Ayivi is a Togolese-German photographer based in London and Lomé.
- She spoke at Nicer Tuesdays, a monthly event of creative talks by It's Nice That.
- The talk was held at EartH (Evolutionary Arts Hackney) in London.
- Ayivi asked: 'who gets to decide what’s possible in art?'
- She reflected on how image-making challenges oversimplified, Western-framed stories about Togolese identities.
- Her creative journey began with uploading photos to Facebook.
- The event was sponsored by Love Corn and El Rayo Tequila.
- Ayivi is recognised for work exploring identity and authentic storytelling.
Entities
Artists
- Delali Ayivi
Institutions
- It's Nice That
- EartH (Evolutionary Arts Hackney)
- Love Corn
- El Rayo Tequila
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Lomé
- Togo