Hair is Art: New Exhibition in Malmö Centers Afro Hair as Art, Knowledge and Identity

Fulani Braid Bar presents Hair Is Art, a new exhibition that explores Afro hair as an artistic medium and a source of cultural knowledge, education and self-definition. Opening on March 7, 2026 at Hyllie Boulevard 1A, the exhibition runs through April 18 and invites visitors to experience Afro hair beyond aesthetics, as heritage, care and identity.                                                                                           

The exhibition is initiated and co-curated by Arieta Mujay, brand leader and cultural strategist, and Amankwa Baptiste, sustainability practitioner working at the intersection of art, design and social justice. Together, they have developed the exhibition as a platform for representation, knowledge and cultural dialogue.

Afro hair has long been shaped by social norms and misconceptions, sometimes with real consequences for those who wear it naturally. Hair Is Art aims to broaden understanding while creating space for learning and exchange, particularly for children, young people and families navigating questions of identity in Sweden today.

Image shot by Ikram Abdulkadir @ikramianism Exhibition curated by Arieta Mujay @arietawho and Amankwa Baptiste Ilebode @Mimir0se @Fulanibraidbar

Make up by @Loiszania

Hair by @nen_o_hair

Model @khadija.dubois

Photographer assistant @valdemarbaarg