Brown Makers & Leaders Exist
Bringing together discourses on how to make the ‘brown feminist maker visible’.
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Our Story
Founded in 2019 by Remi, BL&ME is a research hub that highlights current topics and debates regarding Brownness, through publications, events and networking. Over the last couple of years, the group’s membership has grown.
What we have been doing
Cha: what does Brownness mean to you? A print publication from Brown Leaders and Makers Exist (BL&ME)
In October 2022, the team behind the BL&ME Interest Group received funding from the CCW UAL MPhil/PhD Initiative, the research Student Support Fund, TrAIN research student bursary and British Art Network, Tate and Paul Mellon Centre, to produce a print publication which was entitled Cha.
The publication had a simple brief: ‘what does Brownness mean to you?’.
27 artist-researchers from around the world responded to explore this evolving mode of cultural identification in relation to its representation and inclusion in arts and culture.
Download a digital copy of Cha
Become a Member
BL&ME
support – discuss – make – belong
BL&ME is an inclusive collective dedicated to celebrating and amplifying diverse voices through the arts. We welcome artists, researchers, and creative thinkers from all backgrounds who are passionate about using art as a tool for dialogue, exploration, and change.
Membership is open throughout the year. As a member, you’ll be invited to take part in BL&ME events, join ongoing conversations, and engage in the sharing and development of arts-based research.
We believe in the power of community and collaboration. If you have an idea, a project proposal, or a curiosity you'd like to explore, we’d love to hear from you. BL&ME is a space to support one another, make meaningful work, and belong.
To join or connect, contact Remi at info@remiranaallen.com