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atelier 55 – The Curators of Contemporary African Design, Craft, Decor, Homeware & Interiors
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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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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IFA Pure Gold Upcycled! Upgraded! Exhibition Exploring Sustainable Design
Burkina Faso | Design | Exhibitions | Mozambique | Nigeria | Senegal

IFA Pure Gold Upcycled! Upgraded! Exhibition Exploring Sustainable Design

Bywellmadeafrica 14th September 20179th December 2019

Greetings from the city of Hamburg in Germany where I am attending the press conference and opening…

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Fashion: Mozambican Designer, Taibo Bacar’s Designs Fit for A Princess

Bywellmadeafrica 28th April 201311th June 2020

Taibo Bacar Autumn/Winter 2013-14 [Mozambique] [Image credit: Fit for a Princess Autumn/Winter 2013-14 Collection – Taibo Bacar]…

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Decor | Mozambique

Decor: Swahili Modern Interior Accessories Made in Africa

Bywellmadeafrica 6th February 20126th May 2020

Swahili African Modern [Mozambique] Reflecting the grace and beauty of the animals that inspired them, these hand-carved…

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Food & Drink: Dorah Sithole Cooking from Cape to Cairo

Bywellmadeafrica 24th March 201121st April 2020

Dorah Sithole [South Africa] [Image source: Tafelberg] Whether it’s a steaming plate of sadza ne nyama, a…

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Art | Mozambique

Gonçalo Mabunda Transforming the weapons of War

Bywellmadeafrica 12th January 201121st April 2020

Gonçalo Mabunda [Mozambique] [Image credit: ‘The Elegance Throne’ – Goncalo Mabunda] I mentioned a little while back about…

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Travel: Indigo Bay Island Resort And Spa Mozambique

Bywellmadeafrica 30th September 201022nd April 2020

Indigo Bay Island Resort and Spa[Mozambique] Indigo Bay Island Resort and Spa has been a daydream for a…

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