Photo by Aline Bouma
Stephanie Afrifa is a cultural innovator based in The Netherlands. She is a presenter with magnetic charm and a writer that effortlessly writes about art, culture and womanism. She also creates and produces events and (art) experiences in both the digital realm and real life. She previously worked as editor at large for Vogue Magazine and curated four pages of art, literature and culture in Glamour Magazine.
With her personal project ‘Celestial Space’ she researches how people of color experience public spaces and interviews them on where they feel safe and unsafe and what aspects of a space makes them feel either safe or unsafe. She aims to create a space at the crossroads of visual art, architecture, philosophy and empirical research to awaken a connection to your core self and others to create a sense of much needed collective intimacy and vulnerability.
“I use my voice to amplify dope moments, movements and people. I find happiness in meaningful connections, thoughtful communication, critical thinking and creating safe spaces to catalyse change and build bridges.”
Stephanie has worked with NNT, BNNVARA, HipHopHuis, Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk Museum, De Bijenkorf, Mama Cash Feminist Festival, State of Fashion and Van Gogh Museum. She often participated in public debates and prime-time talk shows where she discussed art, community and culture. One of her highlights is her interview with renowned artist and filmmaker Ai Wei Wei for De Wereld Draait Door.