Forbes 30 Under 30 Artist Akea Brionne on Art, Identity & Impact

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May 21, 2025

In this week’s episode of HarmonyTALK, host Greg Frigoletto welcomes Akea Brionne, a groundbreaking textile artist, researcher, and storyteller named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.

Akea’s work bridges the worlds of photography, fiber arts, and cultural memory — centering the Black experience and Creole identity through a lens that’s both intimate and expansive.

In this heartfelt conversation, Akea opens up about:

  • Her journey from young dreamer to award-winning artist

  • The story behind her powerful film Mississippi Goddamn

  • How family history and motherhood inform her creative voice

  • And why representation and heritage matter more than ever in today’s art world

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