Brown Makers & Leaders Exist
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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.
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What we have been doing
Cha: what does Brownness mean to you? A print publication from Brown Leaders and Makers Exist (BL&ME)
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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.
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The publication had a simple brief: ‘what does Brownness mean to you?’.
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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.
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Download a digital copy of Cha
Become a Member
BL&ME
support – discuss – make – belong
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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.
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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