Azelion Manuel (b. 1991, Greensboro, NC) is an artist based in Brooklyn, New York. Manuel’s photographic work delves into the representation of black queer bodies, negotiating a spectrum of opacity to explore the interior spaces of black queer consciousness. Their practice considers these spaces as metaphysical, capable of being visualized and photographed, challenging traditional perceptions of black queer individuals.
Email:
azelionmanuel@gmail.com
Exhibitions
The Sound Crickets Make | August 2023
Photoville Festival | June 2023
Pingyao International Photography Festival | September 2022
Photoville Festival | June 2022
Goodyear Arts Residency Showcase | July 2021
SouthEnd Arts GRACEFest | June 2021
Awards
Goodyear Artist Residency
Diversify Photo Member
Delicia Studio Artist Workshop
The New School 2022-2023 Student Research Grant
2023 Parsons Photography Programmatic Scholarship
Current Collective Grant funded by NC BLOC's Ella Baker Project
NC Arts & Science Council Invest in Creatives Fund Grant
News | Features
The Brooklyn Circus | Interview
Aint-Bad | Feature
Musée Magazine | Feature
Arcca Magazine | Interview
CRWN Mag | Interview
Online Features: Photo Vogue, Afropunk, VSCO, Black Archivist, Raw Melanin, Kanaiza, Murze Magazine, ColorBlock Magazine, Culture Icon, Aint-Bad, Musée Magazine, My Beautiful Africa, Dont Take Pictures