Hari Nef
Actress, Writer & Model | Intersections of Art, Identity & Culture
Most recently at TEDxConnecticutCollege in 2016.
About
Hari Nef is a multitalented artist who explores the intersections of art, identity and culture. As a celebrated actress, writer and model, Nef has captivated audiences worldwide.
She made history as the first openly transgender woman to be signed by a major modeling agency. Nef's poignant essays and short stories have been published in Vogue, GQ and The Cut, reflecting her unique perspectives on gender, sexuality and the human experience.
Her keynotes offer fresh insights into how diverse identities shape creativity and redefine societal norms.
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The aesthetics of survival
Trans actress, model and writer Hari Nef scrutinizes the concept of passing as a transgender woman and using feminization as a survival tactic. "Hair, makeup and nails keep us strong and safe; does that make us sellouts? Or survivors?" In her talk, Nef boldly investigates trans femininity, asking the question: Why are we shamed for being femme?
1 talk, all in 2016
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