Skip to content
atelier 55 – The Curator of Contemporary African Design
  • STORIESExpand
    • Design + InteriorsExpand
      • Design
      • Decor
      • Ceramics
      • Textiles
      • Basketry
      • Interiors
      • Architecture
      • Africa Inspired
    • StyleExpand
      • Jewellery
      • Fashion
      • Accessories
    • LifestyleExpand
      • Lifestyle
      • Beauty And Wellbeing
    • CultureExpand
      • Art
      • Books
      • Food & Drink
      • Events
      • Exhibitions
    • Travel
    • Interviews
    • Musings
  • PODCAST
  • CURATION & PROCUREMENTExpand
    • Advising On African Design
    • Sourcing African Design & craft
  • MENTORING
  • KIND WORDS
Contact Us
atelier 55 – The Curator of Contemporary African Design
Africa.Now – Exploring Africa’s Creative Community With Design Indaba
Africa | Cote D Ivoire | Design | Egypt | Ethiopia | Fashion | Ghana | Morocco | Nigeria | Rwanda | Senegal | Uganda

Africa.Now – Exploring Africa’s Creative Community With Design Indaba

Byatelier55 4th October 20172nd March 2021

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPkwUBfKyhA] Having spent the last seven years bringing you some of the names, designs, and services…

Read More Africa.Now – Exploring Africa’s Creative Community With Design IndabaContinue

Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art Is Open
Africa | Art | South Africa

Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art Is Open

Byatelier55 27th September 20179th December 2019

  The 22nd September 2017 saw the opening of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art (Zeitz…

Read More Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art Is OpenContinue

African-Print Fashion Now! A Story Of Taste, Globalization, And Style
Africa | Exhibitions

African-Print Fashion Now! A Story Of Taste, Globalization, And Style

Byatelier55 14th July 20179th December 2019

  African-Print Fashion Now is an exhibition that recognises the significance of the ever-popular African print fabrics….

Read More African-Print Fashion Now! A Story Of Taste, Globalization, And StyleContinue

Eva Sonaike’s Tips On Decorating With African Fabric
Africa | Interiors | Masterclass | Textiles

Eva Sonaike’s Tips On Decorating With African Fabric

Byatelier55 17th March 20179th July 2020

African textiles offer a fascinating array of colours, patterns, and textures that can instantly transform an interior. But with…

Read More Eva Sonaike’s Tips On Decorating With African FabricContinue

4 Ways To Incorporate African Style Into Modern Interiors
Africa | Africa Inspired | Interiors | Masterclass

4 Ways To Incorporate African Style Into Modern Interiors

Byatelier55 24th February 20179th July 2020

As the seasons change thoughts often turn to a new look or refreshing an existing one. To…

Read More 4 Ways To Incorporate African Style Into Modern InteriorsContinue

Modern Afro Style Inspiration Moyi Magazine Winter Issue
Africa | Lifestyle | Read

Modern Afro Style Inspiration Moyi Magazine Winter Issue

Byatelier55 23rd December 20169th July 2020

Looking to be inspired by some modern Afro style goodness to set the tone for the new year…

Read More Modern Afro Style Inspiration Moyi Magazine Winter IssueContinue

Africa | Exhibitions | Fashion

Exhibition: Fashion Cities Africa Marking Africa’s Influence On Global Fashion

Byatelier55 28th October 20169th July 2020

Fashion Cities Africa [Exhibition] [Main image credit: Fashion Cities Africa, Brighton Museum and Art Gallery – Judith…

Read More Exhibition: Fashion Cities Africa Marking Africa’s Influence On Global FashionContinue

Africa | Art | Books | Fashion | Read

Books: Fashion Illustration Africa Art Book Introducing A New Generation

Byatelier55 30th September 20168th July 2020

Fashion Illustration is a creative discipline that in recent years has captured the imagination of fashion lovers…

Read More Books: Fashion Illustration Africa Art Book Introducing A New GenerationContinue

Africa | Books | Design | Fashion | Lifestyle | Read

Books: Africa Rising Fashion, Design and Lifestyle from Africa

Byatelier55 26th September 20168th July 2020

Africa Rising is a new book edited by publishers Gestalten and South African based design platform, Design Indaba, which…

Read More Books: Africa Rising Fashion, Design and Lifestyle from AfricaContinue

Africa | Lifestyle | Read

Read: Moyi Magazine Shining The Light On Modern Afro Lifestyle

Byatelier55 23rd September 20168th July 2020

If you are a lover of beautiful design, inspirational editorials, peeps into other peoples homes for a…

Read More Read: Moyi Magazine Shining The Light On Modern Afro LifestyleContinue

Africa | Design | Exhibitions

Exhibition: African Design at the London Design Biennale 2016

Byatelier55 7th September 201621st October 2022

London Design Biennale [Design] [Image credits: Porky Hefer, London Design Biennale 2016 – Tapiwa Matsinde] International design…

Read More Exhibition: African Design at the London Design Biennale 2016Continue

Africa | Books | Fashion | Read

Books: African Catwalk Captures Africa’s Fast-Growing Fashion Industry

Byatelier55 17th August 20168th July 2020

African Catwalk is a new book by award-winning photographer Per-Anders Pettersson, that takes the viewer on a…

Read More Books: African Catwalk Captures Africa’s Fast-Growing Fashion IndustryContinue

Africa | Art | Design | Exhibitions

Exhibition: Creative Africa Art And Design Comes To Philadelphia

Byatelier55 13th July 20167th July 2020

Africa’s creativity is certainly capturing global attention, with seemingly every major city around the world holding or is…

Read More Exhibition: Creative Africa Art And Design Comes To PhiladelphiaContinue

Africa | Food & Drink

Food: Aduna Championing the Health Benefits of Baobab Superfood Powder In the Make Baobab Famous Campaign

Byatelier55 8th March 20167th July 2020

Aduna [Image credit: Aduna Baobab Superfruit Powder – Aduna] Health, beauty and social brand, Aduna, has recently launched…

Read More Food: Aduna Championing the Health Benefits of Baobab Superfood Powder In the Make Baobab Famous CampaignContinue

Book: Modern African Food And Recipes From The Groundnut Cookbook
Africa | Books | Food & Drink

Book: Modern African Food And Recipes From The Groundnut Cookbook

Byatelier55 16th September 20153rd July 2020

Whilst passing through Waterstones Piccadilly, my eye was drawn to a colourful book display positioned in front…

Read More Book: Modern African Food And Recipes From The Groundnut CookbookContinue

Africa | Interviews

Creative Conversations: Discussing Design, Sustainability and Making a Difference, with Global Goods Partners

Byatelier55 29th June 20151st July 2020

Global Goods Partners [Image credit: Tigmi Bags, Large Moroccan Market Basket Global Goods Partners] Global Goods Partners…

Read More Creative Conversations: Discussing Design, Sustainability and Making a Difference, with Global Goods PartnersContinue

Africa | Books | Design

Design: Celebrating Africa Day With The Official Publication Of Contemporary Design Africa

Byatelier55 25th May 201529th June 2020

[Main image credit: Centro de Artes Africana, Wooden Vessels – courtesy Deborah Mason for Aid to Artisans] Today…

Read More Design: Celebrating Africa Day With The Official Publication Of Contemporary Design AfricaContinue

Africa | Art | Exhibitions

Exhibition: 1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair at Frieze Week, New York

Byatelier55 15th May 201524th June 2020

1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair, New York [Image credit: Paul Sika, Dandelia #1, 2012. Photographic Print mounted on lightbox. Courtesy…

Read More Exhibition: 1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair at Frieze Week, New YorkContinue

Africa | Books | Contemporary Design Africa | Design

Books: Contemporary Design Africa Sneak Peek

Byatelier55 6th May 201523rd June 2020

Contemporary Design Africa [Coming Soon] [Images credit: Contemporary Design Africa – Tapiwa Matsinde] Woo hoo, just received…

Read More Books: Contemporary Design Africa Sneak PeekContinue

Africa | Books | Messages And Musings

Books: Introducing Contemporary Design Africa

Byatelier55 2nd February 201522nd June 2020

Contemporary Design Africa  [Image credit: Contemporary Design Africa, Cover – Thames & Hudson] Back in September 2014…

Read More Books: Introducing Contemporary Design AfricaContinue

Page navigation

Previous PagePrevious 1 2 3 Next PageNext
Search

ABOUT

atelier 55 is an award-winning inspirational design and lifestyle resource, that shines the spotlight on contemporary design, creativity and lifestyle from and inspired by Africa. Meet Tapiwa

Atelier Fifty Five by Tapiwa Matsinde African design consultant Liz Riley Photography

Categories

Archives

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST

GET THE BOOK… AND

Contemporary Design Africa - Tapiwa Matsinde

Get posts delivered to your inbox

Enter your email address:

Delivered by FeedBurner

Recent Posts

  • Are the terms ‘African Design’ and ‘African Designer’ still relevant when referring to work and contemporary designers and makers from the continent?
  • Warm, Soulful and Stylish Interiors Set the Tone for The Africa Centre’s New Look
  • A House Among The Trees Provides a Tranquil Haven
  • Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Wishes
  • The Soulful Style of Africonté, An Artisan-Led Homeware Brand
  • Home
  • Stories
  • Podcast
  • Our story
  • Contact
Instagram InstagramPinterest Pinterest

Copyright © 2023 · atelier 55 - The Curator of Contemporary African Design · Hearten Made

Privacy Policy | Terms
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Cookie settingsACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT
Scroll to top
  • Home
  • Stories
  • Our story
  • Meet Tapiwa
  • Podcast
  • Advising On African Design
  • Product Sourcing & Procurement
  • The Mentoring Sessions
  • Contact
Instagram Pinterest