Sanlam Handmade Contemporary Fair Presents The 2017 Well Made In Africa Exhibitors
Earlier this year, I was honoured to have been appointed the guest curator for the prestigious…
Mashirbirya Patterns Inspire Saba Studio’s Furniture Made On Lamu Island
Centuries-old Mashirbirya patterns have inspired a contemporary collection of limited edition furniture made on Kenya’s, Lamu…
Art | Decor | Design | Events | South Africa
Le BHV Marais Paris Celebrates South African Art and Design
Paris is having a love affair with all things contemporary Africa design, fashion, culture, and lifestyle….
Design | Editorial | Messages And Musings | Opinion | Togo
Remembering Kossi Aguessy, A Visionary Designer and Artist
It is with great shock and sadness that I learned about the death of the designer…
Awards | Design | South Africa
PPC Imaginarium Awards Supporting South African Art and Design
The PPC Imaginarium Awards is an ambitious South African art and design competition aimed at providing emerging artists…
Decor | Design | South Africa
Designer Thabisa Mjo Showstopping Tutu Light Inspired by the Tsonga Skirt
I love how culture inspires modern design, enabling traditional designs and objects to take on new roles…
Miminat Minimalist Furniture Inspired by African Art and Culture
London based Interior Architecture and Furniture Studio Miminat designs furniture collections inspired by the iconic designs found…
Africa By Design Inaugural Exhibition Launches In Ghana
Exhibitions focusing on design from Africa continue to abound, with more countries outside the continent holding…
Interview With South African Furniture and Interior Designer Siyanda Mbele
Siyanda Mbele is a rising star in the contemporary South African furniture and product design industry. His…
Exhibition: Contemporary African Furniture Design on Display at Dubai Design Week
Jomo Furniture [Image credit: Birth Chair II – Jomo Furniture] Dubai Design Week opens today and among…
Design | Kenya | Nigeria | Textiles | The Gambia
Design: Designer Ifeanyi Oganwu and Artist Pheobe Boswell Collaborate with Toghal Textiles
Dotted around the lounge at 1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair was a collection of colourful, contemporary seating…
Design | Ghana | Textiles | West Africa
Design: Mimi Plange Channels Classic West African Inspiration For Roche Bobois
[Image credit: Mimi Plange x Roche Bobois Asante Doll Army Ice Blue] Fashion designer Mimi Plange has…
Decor | Design | Interiors | Lifestyle | South Africa
Drink: YSWARA Unveils A Tranquil Tearoom To Savour Precious African Teas
There is nothing I love more than a good cup of tea, the stronger the better. Anytime…
Africa | Design | Exhibitions
Exhibition: African Design at the London Design Biennale 2016
London Design Biennale [Design] [Image credits: Porky Hefer, London Design Biennale 2016 – Tapiwa Matsinde] International design…
Design: Mvelo Desk by South African Designer Siyanda Mbele
Siyanda Mbele [South Africa] [Image credit: Mvelo Desk by Siyanda Mbele – Michelle Reynolds] Emerging South African designer…
Decor | Design | Events | South Africa | Textiles
Events: Chic Afrique Interior Design Inspiration at 100% Design South Africa
100% Design South Africa [South Africa] [Image credit: Picture Africa – 100% Design SA] August heralds the start of…
Africa | Art | Design | Exhibitions
Exhibition: Creative Africa Art And Design Comes To Philadelphia
Africa’s creativity is certainly capturing global attention, with seemingly every major city around the world holding or is…
Design: Egyptian Furniture and Product Design Studio Turning Plastic Bags into Eco-Friendly Materials
Reform Studio [Egypt] [Image credit: Ahwa Collection – Reform Studio] Reform Studio is an Egyptian furniture and product studio born…
Design: The Aga Concept African Inspired Cooking Utensils And Accessories
The newsletter of textile designer Eva Sonaike introduced me to a stylish range of African inspired cooking…