VII Weekly | September 13, 2018

To man up; itÕs an old school notion. Sometimes I think that being macho is just a way of covering up for ones insecurities. Being kind, and thoughtful, and loving; those are things IÕm constantly working on within myself. I've thought far more about being alive, about existence, then about being a man. If I had to define it though I think manhood is really just to live with generosity, and to give what is asked of you. If you're in a relationship, how do you support your wife or girlfriend emotionally. Or as a father, or a son. That's a practice worth mastering. That's life, and coexistence. -Zelalem Mulat Teklewold (Ethiopia)

This week’s newsletter takes a look at VII at Photoville, including “Her Take: (Re)Thinking Masculinity” by the Seven of VII, Tomas Van Houtryve’s “Lines and Lineage,” and our partner, The VII Foundation’s, premier exhibition.