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Duma Mtimkulu is a South African ceramicist blending art and ceramics with each piece he makes. Referring to himself as an ‘Earth Bender’ Duma is drawn to clay for the freedom it gives him to create and the opportunity the medium offers for manipulation.
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On a mission to take Nigerian cuisine into the mainstream Orishirishi Cookbook is a journey into the diverse flavours of Nigerian cuisine. The visually rich publication is by serial entrepreneur and interior designer Tola Akerele. Tola is the founder of IDesign an interior design studio and workshop, the boutique art inspired hotel Bogibori House in Lagos and its restaurant Orishirishi Kitchen. Orishirishi Kitchen is the inspiration behind the book.
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Affordable yet not sacrificing quality is the mission of Kaa Hapa, a made in Kenya furniture brand. Meaning ‘come sit’ in Swahili, Kaa Hapa was founded by architect and entrepreneur Sam Omondi and U.S. Marine and now Kenyan resident, Emily Harper.
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By sharing information – about contemporary African design with curators, collectors and publications; about best business practices with makers and creatives, and making connections between these groups of people, atelier 55 contributes to the growing, thriving world of modern African design.
Consultancy and Guest-Curation for cultural organizations that want a deeper understanding of Africa’s dynamic design and creative landscape.
Resources for the fledgling creative entrepreneur, and
bespoke Branding Strategy and Market Research to help you expand into new, high-end markets
