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- text: Zanele Muholi Style - launch of the collectionconnection we are plural, fashion
    conscious, creative, fashion, with attitude and free from prejudice, creating
    very colorful, cool and daring images, with black and white men and women models,
- text: Zanele Muholi Style - hasselblad photography Omo Valley punk Vogue editorial
- text: Zanele Muholi Style - five female models in the desert, one japanese, one
    swedish, one african, one latin american, one really dark skinned, the photography
    is taken in a fashion magazine style, vogue, the photo is taken with a film camera,
    realistic skin, realistic photo, one dark skinned woman is closer to the camera
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    clothes are white, photography is black and white
- text: Zanele Muholi Style - An African woman wearing traditional Maasai clothing,
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    with a high-contrast black and white filter to emphasize the bold patterns of
    the Maasai clothing.
- text: Zanele Muholi Style - beautiful collage of hasselblad photography Omo Valley
    punk Vogue editorial
- text: Zanele Muholi Style - A portrait of a person involved in a traditional craft
    or occupation, reminiscent of the work of Zanele Muholi. The subject should be
    engaged in their work, with the tools and environment around them telling a story
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# Zanele Muholi Style ([CivitAI](https://civitai.com/models/107194))



![Image 0](2332988.jpeg)
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<p>Zanele Muholi is a South African visual activist and photographer known for their powerful and intimate portraits that explore themes of identity, race, gender, and sexuality. Born in 1972, Muholi has dedicated their career to documenting and raising awareness about the lives and experiences of the LGBTQ+ community, particularly black lesbians, gay men, and transgender individuals in South Africa.</p><p>Muholi's photographic style is characterized by its rawness, honesty, and striking visual impact. They often capture their subjects in black and white, utilizing strong contrasts and dramatic lighting to convey a sense of strength and resilience. Through their portraits, Muholi seeks to challenge stereotypes, confront social injustices, and celebrate the diverse and multifaceted identities within the LGBTQ+ community.</p><p>In addition to photography, Muholi has also worked with video installations and performance art, further expanding the possibilities of their artistic expression. Their work has been exhibited in numerous international exhibitions and has received critical acclaim for its significant social and political impact.</p><p>Beyond their artistic practice, Muholi is a vocal activist and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. They have been recognized for their groundbreaking contributions to the visibility and representation of marginalized communities, using their art as a tool for social change and empowerment.</p><p>Zanele Muholi's work serves as a powerful testament to the importance of representation, equality, and the celebration of diverse identities. Through their lens, they have brought attention to the struggles, triumphs, and stories of individuals within the LGBTQ+ community, leaving a lasting impact on the art world and beyond.</p>

## Image examples for the model:
![Image 1](2333038.jpeg)
> Zanele Muholi Style - Ethereal Portrait of a Genderqueer Artist, surrounded by vibrant flowers and wearing a flowing, ethereal gown, capturing the essence of self-expression and beauty in diversity.

![Image 2](2332923.jpeg)
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![Image 3](2332933.jpeg)
> Zanele Muholi Style - launch of the collectionconnection we are plural, fashion conscious, creative, fashion, with attitude and free from prejudice, creating very colorful, cool and daring images, with black and white men and women models,

![Image 4](2332922.jpeg)
> Zanele Muholi Style - hasselblad photography Omo Valley punk Vogue editorial

![Image 5](2332926.jpeg)
> Zanele Muholi Style - five female models in the desert, one japanese, one swedish, one african, one latin american, one really dark skinned, the photography is taken in a fashion magazine style, vogue, the photo is taken with a film camera, realistic skin, realistic photo, one dark skinned woman is closer to the camera than the others,wearing clothes inspired by jaquemus spring collection 2023, all clothes are white, photography is black and white

![Image 6](2332929.jpeg)
> Zanele Muholi Style - An African woman wearing traditional Maasai clothing, standing in front of a large map of Africa, with the map visible through the transparent parts of her clothing, creating a double exposure effect. The image is finished with a high-contrast black and white filter to emphasize the bold patterns of the Maasai clothing.

![Image 7](2332981.jpeg)
> Zanele Muholi Style - beautiful collage of hasselblad photography Omo Valley punk Vogue editorial

![Image 8](2332982.jpeg)
> Zanele Muholi Style - A portrait of a person involved in a traditional craft or occupation, reminiscent of the work of Zanele Muholi. The subject should be engaged in their work, with the tools and environment around them telling a story about their craft.

![Image 9](2332983.jpeg)
> Zanele Muholi Style - photo

