Hair Is Art, Hair Is Identity Debuts in Sweden

New Exhibition in Malmö Centers Afro Hair as Art, Knowledge and Identity. Fulani Braid Bar presents Hair Is Art, a new exhibition that explores Afro hair as an artistic medium and a source of cultural knowledge, education and self-definition. Opening on March 7, 2026 at Hyllie Boulevard 1A, the exhibition runs through April 18 and invites visitors to experience Afro hair beyond aesthetics, as heritage, care and identity.

Hair Is Art, Hair Is Identity Debuts in Sweden

The exhibition is initiated and co-curated by Arieta Mujay, brand leader and cultural strategist, and Amankwa Baptiste, sustainability practitioner working at the intersection of art, design and social justice. Together, they have developed the exhibition as a platform for representation, knowledge and cultural dialogue.

Hair Is Art, Hair Is Identity Debuts in Sweden

Afro hair has long been shaped by social norms and misconceptions, sometimes with real consequences for those who wear it naturally. Hair Is Art aims to broaden understanding while creating space for learning and exchange, particularly for children, young people and families navigating questions of identity in Sweden today.

Hair Is Art, Hair Is Identity Debuts in Sweden

Credits:

Image shot by Ikram Abdulkadir

Exhibition curated by Arieta Mujay and Amankwa Baptiste Ilebode

Photographer assistant: @valdemarbaarg

Model: @khadija.dubois

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