A new photography project at the Hackney Museum is providing support to the community of African American domestic abuse survivors.
They are working in conjunction with Sistah Space, a domestic abuse service that specialises in helping victims of African and Caribbean heritage.
The exhibit was inspired by old portraits from a local studio that focus on Black women from Hackney.
The women from Sistah Space used these portraits to create new photos that mimic the historical images on display.
The hope is that the photos on display along with the new photos will inspire the women of Sistah Space to open up about their identity, and feel comfortable talking about community and belonging in Hackney today.
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A new photography project at the Hackney Museum is providing support to the community of African American domestic abuse survivors.
They are working in conjunction with Sistah Space, a domestic abuse service that specialises in helping victims of African and Caribbean heritage.
The exhibit was inspired by old portraits from a local studio that focus on Black women from Hackney.
The women from Sistah Space used these portraits to create new photos that mimic the historical images on display.
The hope is that the photos on display along with the new photos will inspire the women of Sistah Space to open up about their identity, and feel comfortable talking about community and belonging in Hackney today.
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