Talking Back and Together: Apanaki Temitayo M

Talking Back and Together: Apanaki Temitayo M

A photo of Apanaki Temitayo M
  • 11 AM Friday, January 21, 2022

Apanaki Temitayo

Apanaki Temitayo M is a Toronto-based multidisciplinary artist. Born in Toronto and raised in Trinidad and Tobago, Apanaki Temitayo M is a bi-sexual, single mother of three. She is an author, spoken word poet, actor, multimedia artist and teacher. Her canvas compositions are an expression of her Trinidadian heritage and spirituality. Apanaki is currently the CAMH 1st Artist in Wellness, and she is featured in the Kuumba Exhibit, Where She Went, She Thrived at Harbourfront Centre, presented by Nia Centre for the Arts.

Journey As A Canadian Artist: A Critique of the AGO” ​is an in-depth exploration and discussion ​led by author, spoken word poet, actor, multimedia artist and teacher Apanaki Temitayo M on the issues related to the lack of representation of Black, Indigenous and People of Color at the Art Gallery of Ontario and the impact on the Canadian art landscape ​as a whole.

Website: apanaki-temitayo-m.pixels.com

Social Media: @ShopApanaki

Art Gallery of Ontario logo - AGO in large red letters and Art Gallery of Ontario in smaller black letters underneath

BROWSE CURRENT EVENTS