This Saturday July 11th sees a vibrant celebration of hair culture with the launch of EWA IRUN’s photobook and exhibition at The Library Project.
The event celebrates the artistry, heritage, and cultural power of Black hair with the official launch of ẸWÁ ÍRÚN (The Beauty of Hair), a new photobook photographed in London and Dublin.
Taking readers on a visual journey exploring the cultural significance, traditions, and contemporary expressions of Black hair, the book features collaborations with hairstylists, trichologists, and creatives, the project celebrates the artistry, identity, and deep-rooted heritage woven into Black hair culture.
This event welcomes creatives, photographers, hairstylists, trichologists, film and media professionals, educators, students, and anyone with an interest in Black hair culture, heritage, and identity. Whether you’re coming to celebrate, learn, or make new connections, this evening promises inspiration, conversation, and community.
The event kicks off with complimentary drinks and light bites inspired by Nigerian flavours, with an opportunity to view the exhibition display including large-scale photographs and installations from the book.
This is followed by a Panel Discussion featuring hairstylists and trichologists on The Art & Science of Afro Hairstyles. There’ll also be a special performance by a Black film industry hairstylist and model/actor demonstrating Afro hair styling techniques used in film and television.
ẸWÁ ÍRÚN is more than a book launch—it’s a celebration of Black hair as art, culture, heritage, and storytelling. The event is also a great opportunity to connect with fellow creatives, professionals, and the wider community while enjoying music throughout the evening.
ẸWÁ ÍRÚN is an independently produced project, and community support helps make initiatives like this possible. If you would like to support the project, optional donations on the day are warmly appreciated and will help cover exhibition costs, event production, and future print runs of the photobook.
This is a free event, but advance registration via Eventbrite is essential. Please reserve your free ticket before the event, as there will be no registration or ticketing at the door. This helps organisers manage capacity and ensure a smooth check-in experience for everyone.
