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Exceptional Art and Design From Africa’s Finest Designers and Makers on Show in Paris
Africa | Art | Design

Exceptional Art and Design From Africa’s Finest Designers and Makers on Show in Paris

Bywellmadeafrica 11th June 202110th June 2021

Art and design from some of Africa’s finest designers and makers are on show at the French…

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A Showcase of African Design at Somerset House
Africa | Art | Exhibitions

A Showcase of African Design at Somerset House

Bywellmadeafrica 8th June 20218th June 2021

Postponed from September 2020 The London Design Biennale is now taking place in June 2021 at London’s…

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iLobola Ceramics Explore an Ancient Southern African Custom
Art | Ceramics | South Africa

iLobola Ceramics Explore an Ancient Southern African Custom

Bywellmadeafrica 19th May 20212nd August 2021

In her debut solo exhibition, entitled iLobola, ceramic artist Zizipho Poswa explores the value and relevance of…

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The Intricately Decorated Ceramics of Djakou Kassi Nathalie
Art | Cameroon | Ceramics

The Intricately Decorated Ceramics of Djakou Kassi Nathalie

Bywellmadeafrica 11th April 202130th July 2021

Artist Djakou Kassi Nathalie creates intricately decorated ceramics that tell powerfully moving stories on subjects ranging from…

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Latitudes An Online Marketplace Making African Art Accessible to the World
Africa | Art

Latitudes An Online Marketplace Making African Art Accessible to the World

Bywellmadeafrica 31st July 20206th August 2021

Art is a beautiful expressive way to personalise your interior spaces. The world of African art is…

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Traditional African Hairstyles Inspire Magodi, a Series of Ceramic Sculptures
Art | Ceramics | South Africa

Traditional African Hairstyles Inspire Magodi, a Series of Ceramic Sculptures

Bywellmadeafrica 5th June 20202nd August 2021

Traditional African hairstyles are the inspiration behind a series of ceramic sculptured vases by South African ceramic…

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Artist Dozie Kanu Intersecting Art and Design
Art | Design | Nigeria

Artist Dozie Kanu Intersecting Art and Design

Bywellmadeafrica 22nd May 202028th May 2020

Dozie Kanu is a Nigerian-American artist and designer who practice intersects art and design. The son of…

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Tanzanian Visual Artist Happy Chikoyo Robert Capturing the Essence of Womanhood
Art | Tanzania

Tanzanian Visual Artist Happy Chikoyo Robert Capturing the Essence of Womanhood

Bywellmadeafrica 15th May 202019th May 2020

While browsing LinkedIn I came across a post highlighting the work of Happy Chikoyo Robert, a Tanzanian…

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Baba Tjeko Colourful Geometric Illustrations Preserving Basotho Litema Art Traditions
Art | Culture | South Africa

Baba Tjeko Colourful Geometric Illustrations Preserving Basotho Litema Art Traditions

Bywellmadeafrica 11th February 202013th April 2021

Baba Tjeko is a South African multi-disciplinary visual artist whose colour-filled graphic illustrations are helping to keep…

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Tour of Black Rock Senegal Artist Residency By Kehinde Wiley
Architecture | Art | Interiors | Senegal | Travel

Tour of Black Rock Senegal Artist Residency By Kehinde Wiley

Bywellmadeafrica 24th July 20199th December 2019

American artist Kehinde Wiley has opened the doors to Black Rock in Dakar Senegal, a multi-disciplinary artists…

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7 Designers and Artists Inspired by Scarification
Accessories | Art | Ceramics | Design | Ghana | Nigeria | South Africa | Textiles

7 Designers and Artists Inspired by Scarification

Bywellmadeafrica 10th July 20199th December 2019

Contemporary African designers and artists inspired by scarification and referencing the ancient African tradition in their work….

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Traditional African Art Referenced In David Adjaye Architectural Designs
Architecture | Art | Ghana

Traditional African Art Referenced In David Adjaye Architectural Designs

Bywellmadeafrica 26th June 20199th December 2019

Marrying the old with the new British/Ghanaian architect Sir David Adjaye brings the beauty and elegance of…

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6 Exciting New Generation African Artists to Know
Art | Democratic Republic Of Congo | Kenya | Morocco | Mozambique | Nigeria | Senegal | Zimbabwe

6 Exciting New Generation African Artists to Know

Bywellmadeafrica 5th June 20199th December 2019

African art is commanding increased attention on the international stage. We highlight 6 new generation African artists…

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7 African Designers and Artists Embracing Pattern Play
Art | Fashion | Ghana | Kenya | Morocco | Nigeria | South Africa | Textiles

7 African Designers and Artists Embracing Pattern Play

Bywellmadeafrica 1st May 20199th December 2019

Across Africa bold, colourful and intricate patterns can be found throughout fabric and surface designsthat reach back through…

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Seven Inspiring Modern African Design Collaborations
Accessories | Art | Ceramics | Design | Fashion | Kenya | Mali | Nigeria | South Africa | Textiles | The Gambia

Seven Inspiring Modern African Design Collaborations

Bywellmadeafrica 19th April 20199th December 2019

Collaboration is a powerful thing, the meeting of ideas to create new ones and at times offering…

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Sotheby's Auction of Modern and Contemporary African Art
Africa | Art

Sotheby's Auction of Modern and Contemporary African Art

Bywellmadeafrica 26th March 20189th December 2019

  London is gearing up for the 2nd dedicated auction of Modern & Contemporary African Art at…

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The Zeitz MOCAA Shop – A Source Of Design-Led And Art-Inspired Gifts
Africa | Art | Design | South Africa

The Zeitz MOCAA Shop – A Source Of Design-Led And Art-Inspired Gifts

Bywellmadeafrica 22nd November 20179th December 2019

  The opening of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art in Cape Town has brought along…

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Ayok’a A Curated Platform For Stylish, Fun And Original Black Art
Africa | Art

Ayok’a A Curated Platform For Stylish, Fun And Original Black Art

Bywellmadeafrica 25th October 20179th December 2019

Our choice of art says a lot about who we are, reflecting our tastes and experiences amongst…

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

Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art Is Open

Bywellmadeafrica 27th September 20179th December 2019

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

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Mozambican Artist Nelsa Guambe Merging Art and Sustainable Design
Art | Design | Mozambique

Mozambican Artist Nelsa Guambe Merging Art and Sustainable Design

Bywellmadeafrica 15th September 20179th December 2019

Nelsa Guambe is a self-taught artist who lives and works in Maputo, Mozambique. Primarily a painter Nelsa’s…

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