CROWNED: Black Hair, Identity and Adornment Exhibition

An exhibition curated by Leona Cuffy featuring editorial portraits of local Black and mixed-race people, exploring hair, heritage and identity.

CROWNED: Black Hair, Identity and Adornment is an exhibition curated by local hairstylist and artist Leona Cuffy, opening on 1 October 2026. It features editorial portraits of local Black and mixed-race people exploring a range of hair textures, styles and experiences. Alongside the photography, visitors can see personal stories and historical objects connecting hair with heritage, identity, belonging and self-expression. The exhibition also celebrates hairstyling as a skilled art form and the role of salons, barbershops and family homes in passing cultural knowledge between generations.