Living Life Fearless

BLOOM: Benny Bing and Beauty in the Black Form

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We're back with special guest Benny Bing to talk about his latest art collection titled 'BLOOM,' which has recently released online. We get into his start in music, his unique art style, commissioning work for Dave Chappelle, having personal agency in the art world, taking back the narrative of the black experience, re-connecting the African diaspora, and much, much more. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode. Follow Benny Bing: IG - @bennybing Twitter - @bennybing Website - https://www.bennybing.com/ 00:01:28 – Benny’s latest exhibition, ‘BLOOM’ 00:10:35 – Benny’s self-taught start in art, the origin of “Benny Bing,” his art inspirations 00:26:44 – The rise of Nigerian art and “gatekeeping” in the art world 00:34:39 – Commissioning work for Dave Chappelle, the importance of personal agency, and the overlooked private sector 00:43:49 – Re-defining the “black experience” and reconnecting the African diaspora 00:55:07 – Africa