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A Journey into the World of Zimbabwe Art, Symbolism and Meaning
Books | Culture | Zimbabwe

A Journey into the World of Zimbabwe Art, Symbolism and Meaning

Byatelier55 7th July 20217th July 2021

I have been spending my free time immersed in the pages of Zimbabwe: Art, Symbol and Meaning,…

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The Elaborate Ancient Craftsmanship Of Handmade Batik Textiles
Culture | Ghana | Textiles

The Elaborate Ancient Craftsmanship Of Handmade Batik Textiles

Byatelier55 29th April 20204th May 2020

Batik is an ancient textile production technique with roots in Indonesia. In Africa batik has a long…

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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

Byatelier55 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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The Repatriation of Africa’s Looted Artefacts is Long Overdue
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The Repatriation of Africa’s Looted Artefacts is Long Overdue

Byatelier55 6th February 201913th May 2021

Invited to speak on a panel at a museum in Europe, ahead of the start I was…

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Little Africa Paris An Alternative Cultural Guide to the City of Light
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Little Africa Paris An Alternative Cultural Guide to the City of Light

Byatelier55 17th July 201822nd April 2021

As its name suggests Little Africa Paris is a handy pocket guide that connects you to Paris’s…

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Exhibition: Africa Utopia 2014

Byatelier55 10th September 201416th June 2020

Africa Utopia Africa Utopia returns to London’s Southbank Centre this week. Taking place over four days from Thursday…

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Lifestyle: Photographer Mario Gerth African Portraits Collection

Byatelier55 20th December 20111st May 2020

Mario Gerth – African Portraits [Africa Inspired]      It goes without saying that artists and photographers…

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Culture | Decor

Decor: Bamileke Feather Headdresses

Byatelier55 7th June 201127th April 2020

Bamileke Feather Headdresses [Cameroon] [Image credit: Safari Fusion] I love Sunflowers; they’re so big bright and happy and…

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