I can't breathe...

ABOVE: HAS TO STOP by Raphael Adjetey Adjei Mayne

I used to write about subjects such as buying art drunk and how to curate your Christmas tree. I now find myself wandering the streets of Hackney with my poodle crying thinking about writing this piece. I'm lost, confused and saddened by the world. 

I would never claim to be an expert in black history. Vogue Magazine has a brilliant article on books you can read if you want to understand more on the subject. Everything I write about comes from my experiences and my heart. I have travelled the whole world and I love all people, art, texture and colour. 

Here at Blank White Space, we feel despair at the death of George Floyd. We understand the rage. And the ensuing protests. But after the initial hopelessness, we take the stand we always do: let's use art to heal.

In honour of George Floyd, we asked Raphael Adjetey Adjei Mayne born in Ghana Raphael exhibits his work New York, San Francisco and Marseille. The original will be sent to George Floyd’s family along with a donation.  HAS TO STOP prints start at £150.

At Blank White Space we are committed to shining a light on BAME artists. Here are some of the black artists that light up my world.

Raise Up by Hank Willis Thomas

Jean-Michel Basquiat Boy and Dog in a Johnnypump, 1982

Chris Ofili - Detail of “She,” 1997

Elizabeth Catlett - Roots

I can't believe we are still having this conversation. It is stunningly simple really: racism needs to stop. Right now. 

Much Love,

Jules