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Resem Verkron
Resem Verkron (b. 1999, Luanda) is a rising voice in contemporary African art, known for his multidisciplinary approach that bridges photography, video, experimental cinema, and music. His practice is deeply rooted in emotional Afro-futurism, a visual and sonic exploration of identity, spirituality, and urban experience as lived in modern-day Angola.
Resem's journey into the arts began in 2015 with the Verkron Collective, marking the beginning of his mystical and aesthetic quest. Starting with graffiti and street art, he later transitioned into photography, finding new ways to express inner visions and the layered truths of Luanda.
In 2019, he expanded into audiovisual production, collaborating with Kamy Lara as assistant director and cameraman on the documentary Funkin Globo. That same year, he joined Angola’s acclaimed production house Geração 80, contributing as a director of photography on music videos and short films, and releasing his first electronic music EP, Futurismo Emocional, on SoundCloud.
By 2022, Resem had firmly established himself within Angola's vibrant contemporary audiovisual scene, working across television, film, and digital art. His work is known for its raw aesthetic, bold experimentation, and commitment to portraying the emotional pulse of Luanda — blending street culture, memory, and speculative futures into a distinctive Afro-futurist language.
As an artist, Resem Verkron continues to shape the future of Angolan visual culture, crafting powerful, cross-genre narratives that reflect the complexities of youth, technology, and black existence in a rapidly changing world.
