Creatives you need to know: Zaineb Abelque
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Creatives you need to know: Zaineb Abelque

ICYMI "Creatives you need to know" is our series where we spotlight the works of established and emerging creatives - including artists, photographers, creatives directors, designers, videographers, directors, and more - and Zaineb Abelque is one to watch.

Photographer, artist, director and co-founder of ATHENE CLUB - the IG-based sports community - Zaineb Abelque is the young Moroccan-British creative bringing together community, art, fashion and diaspora all whilst creating a space for women to uplift each other through outdoor activities.

In 2023, the then-21-year-old’s “Inside, Outside” photography series broke the internet, spotlighting the vibes of Ramadan from her perspective as a self-described “child of the diaspora with no family in the UK.” Her work is always real, raw, and personal, characterised by a sense of optimism.

Zaineb Abelque’s recent exhibition “Trouvés” explored her longing for fluidity between her home and Western influences, a longing many of us feel. Her work for Kiko Kostadinov, Peachy Den, London Fashion Week, amongst others is just the start of her already rising career.

Hit the link below to explore the visuals from some of our favourite Zaineb Abelque works, and drop us a comment on which is your favourite.

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