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We’re thrilled to welcome the incomparable Simon Frederick to the Kruger Cowne roster.
KC’s Latest Talent: Introducing Simon Frederick ⭐️
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A British-Grenadian creative visionary whose work transcends mediums, Simon is known for redefining how Black identity is seen and celebrated on the world stage. Entirely self-taught, he blends photography, cinema, installation art and cultural strategy into powerful, unforgettable storytelling.
From the iconic Black Is the New Black, now a part of the iconic National Portrait Gallery’s permanent collection, to They’ve Gotta Have Us and The Outsiders on Netflix, Simon has shaped global conversations around race, creativity and cultural legacy like no other.
Simon is available for public appearances, keynote speaking, brand partnerships and more. Get in touch today to book the remarkable Simon Frederick, or head to our website to discover more of our world-class roster.
@simonfrederick
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Born in London to Grenadian parents, Simon Frederick is a British photographer, filmmaker, and creative director known for his powerful works like Black Is the New Black and They’ve Gotta Have Us, which celebrate Black excellence and Caribbean identity on a global scale. Simon’s storytelling continues to inspire worldwide.
We had the amazing opportunity to sit down with him at the recently built @sixsenseslasagesse , where we delved into his creative journey, the influence of his heritage, and his vision for storytelling.
This is just Part 1, stay tuned for more!
#PureGrenada #simonfrederick #filmmakerlife #artistinterview #britishfilmmaker
#MamaGrenada
So many of you asked whether this image was available when I shared it on Grenada’s Independence Day.
Because of the response, I’ve decided to release Mama Grenada as a small limited edition print.
Mama Grenada
Archival pigment print
Signed and numbered
Limited edition
Two prints have already been reserved today.
Thank you for the beautiful response to this piece.
If you’d like collector details, feel free to send me a message.
Simon
#grenada
Artists Don’t Follow History. We Shape It.
Recently I took part in a very large and heated discussion about AI, its uses, its prevalence, and what it means for us as human beings — especially creative human beings.
Almost every contribution in that room was rooted in fear.
It will take our jobs.
It will replace human beings.
It will make artists irrelevant.
It will colonise humanity.
Listen carefully to that language.
Replace.
Control.
Colonise.
Those are not neutral words. They are words shaped by history. By domination. By power structures we already understand.
And maybe that’s the problem.
We are trying to understand a new technology through the lens of old fear.
Let me say something clearly.
AI is not the enemy of human creativity.
Complacency is.
Throughout history, every major shift has been shaped by artists.
The Renaissance was not defined by new tools. It was defined by the people bold enough to use them differently.
Oil paint did not change civilisation on its own.
The printing press did not shape the modern world by itself.
Film did not redefine culture simply because cameras existed.
Artists shaped those eras.
Now we are standing at the beginning of something just as significant, and the public conversation is dominated by engineers, investors and policymakers.
Where are the artists?
Why are we sitting back, reacting, while others define what intelligence means?
As an artist, I do not see AI as a threat. I see it as leverage.
For most of my career, building large cinematic worlds required enormous budgets and institutional approval. Many stories simply could not be told because the resources were out of reach.
AI changes that equation.
It allows imagination to scale.
It allows artists to prototype worlds that once required millions.
It removes certain gatekeepers from the process of creation.
It is about expanding what human beings can create.
The real risk is not that machines will colonise us.
The real risk is that artists will remain silent and allow this era to be shaped without us.
Artists do not follow history.
We shape it.
Happy Independence Anniversary, Mama Grenada.
As we continue to dance in freedom, we remember the ground beneath our feet and the fire that keeps us moving
Meet the Panellist: Simon Frederick
We are honoured to welcome British-Grenadian filmmaker and artist Simon Frederick to our Opening Night panel discussion, "Seen, Framed and Remembered - Film, Power and Self-Image."
Simon's acclaimed work, including the portrait series "Black is the New Black" and the documentary "Black Hollywood: They've Gotta Have Us," explores the complexities of Black representation in media. His unique connection to the legacy of Island in the Sun comes from his powerful interview with Harry Belafonte, where they discussed the film's cultural impact and its ties to Grenada.
Join us as Simon shares his insights on how film shapes our identity and challenges the narratives of power.
Opening Night screening proudly sponsored by Six Senses La Sagesse.
#GoGND #IslandInTheSun #GrenadaIndependence #GrenadaHistory #CaribbeanHeritage #FilmAsArchive #SixSensesLaSagesse
End of year reflection. New year intention.
A new self-portrait inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat.
My gift to myself. For the walls of my London studio
@canonburyyardn1
2026.
Cody ChesnuTT & Idris Elba in the creation of Tree. From Idris’s album, Mi Mandela (2014)
Looking back, it’s clear: this wasn’t just a session. It was a moment you could only appreciate fully years later. A reminder of when making music meant slowing down and listening, to each other, to the room, to the history that brought you there. That brought me there to be in the room, to bear witness, to listen, and to freeze this moment forever.
@idriselba@chesnutt183
From my archives with love @simonfrederick
In celebration of UK’s Black History Month, this episode Dr. Yndia features award-winning British-Grenadian visual artist, photographer, and filmmaker Simon Frederick, one of the 100 Most Influential Black Britons in Media & Entertainment. In this powerful conversation, Simon Frederick and Dr. Yndia discuss visual storytelling, identity, and the important transformative role art plays in reclaiming Black representation in the British postcolonial narrative and beyond. Simon Frederick also reflects on why "Blackness is a privilege," the significance of his works, from his portraits representing the largest acquisition of African and Caribbean photographs in the National Portrait Gallery to his Netflix/BBC films Black is the New Black and They’ve Gotta Have Us, and the ways his Caribbean diasporic sensibilities informs the lens. Production credit: @masaukomusic .Episode sponsored by @giveblackall and @getkonnected
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SIMON FREDERICK PRESENTS A LOVE LETTER TO BLACK WOMEN
Internationally acclaimed artist and filmmaker Simon Frederick joins GRAMMY-nominated composer Carlos Simon and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for the U.S. premiere of
The Unspoken Elegance of Stillness: A Love Letter to Black Women, the centrepiece of the AFRICANISM Gala 2025, presented by FashionAFRICANA.
Blending film, orchestral music, and fine art, the piece celebrates the beauty, strength, and cultural legacy of Black women across the world.
“This work is my love letter to the women who carried entire generations on their backs,” — Simon Frederick
▪️Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh, PA
▪️Saturday, 8 November 2025
Tickets available at FashionAfricana.com and Eventbrite.com
#TheBritishBlacklist #SimonFrederick #CarlosSimon #FashionAfricana #AfricanismGala #BlackWomen #BlackArt #PittsburghSymphony #TheUnspokenEleganceOfStillness
