Love and Justice

A Journey of Empowerment, Activism, and Embracing Black Beauty

Love and Justice
Laetitia Ky
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Hardback
h216 x 178mm - 350pg
5 Apr 2022 US
International import eta 10-19 days
9781648960529
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Artist, activist, and influencer Laetitia Ky, known for sculpting her own hair to create powerful and joyful artwork that embraces the beauty of Black hair and style, the fight for social justice, and the journey toward self-love, tells her personal story that fans have been waiting for, through words and photos. Laetitia Ky is a self-described polyvalent artist and a one-of-a-kind creative voice-an up-and-coming model, activist, fashion designer, and visual artist, as well as a hugely popular Instagram and TikTok influencer. Ky uses her own hair (with the help of some extensions, wool, wire, and thread) to make unique and compelling sculptures that celebrate her African heritage, the beauty of Black natural hair, and the power of activism. Love and Justice is Ky' s first book, showcasing 125 remarkable photographs interwoven with stories about her Ivory Coast childhood, her strong family ties, her embrace of her African roots, her own journey toward self-love, and her desire to lift up other women-especially Black women. As a passionate advocate for social justice, Ky shines a light on the pressing issues of our time: gender and racial oppression, harmful beauty standards, shame and its corrosive effect on mental health, and more. Part memoir,part art book, part feminist manifesto, Love and Justice is joyful and life-affirming: Ky' s striking words and images honestly celebrate women' s sexuality and the female body, and call for women' s empowerment-extending a generous invitation for us all to love ourselves and to work toward a more just world.
"After following Laetitia Ky on Instagram for many years, it is thrilling to be able to see her photographs in print. It' s even more satisfying to learn about her point of view through the personal stories and political beliefs that inspire her at times playful and poignant images. Ky' s work is moving and bold. " -- EMILY RATAJKOWSKI, author of My Body, "There is no subject that Laetitia Ky can' t address in her art with openness and insightfulness. What she creates with her hair and body brings beauty to the universal freights that plague women of color. I found it impossible not to fall for her striking beauty along with her gorgeous heart. " -- GABOUREY SIDIBE, actress and author of This is Just My Face,
Laetitia Ky is an artist, photographer, model, fashion designer, and social media influencer. Ky was named one of PAPER magazine' s top 100 people taking over 2019. " She lives in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. "
Status: No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781648960529
Published: 5 Apr 2022
Published In: United States
Imprint: Princeton Architectural Press
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
Format: Hardback
Height: 216mm
Width: 178mm
Pages: 350

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