Osman Yousefzada, born in Birmingham to migrant parents who were illiterate in both English and their native language, is a celebrated artist and writer. He studied at SOAS, Central Saint Martins, and holds an MPhil from Cambridge University. His work in sculpture, moving image, and textile installations has been showcased internationally at venues like the Whitechapel Gallery, MCA Sydney, and the V&A. As a designer, he has dressed stars such as Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, and Emma Watson. Osman edits The Collective and has written for Vogue, The Guardian, and The Observer. His book, The Go-Between, was longlisted for the Polari First Book Prize in 2022.

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