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atelier 55 – The Curator of Contemporary African Design
Weaving Art Objects Promotes High-Quality Made in Senegal Design and Craftsmanship
Design | Senegal | Textiles

Weaving Art Objects Promotes High-Quality Made in Senegal Design and Craftsmanship

Byatelier55 10th September 20217th September 2021

Throughout her distinguished career, textile designer Aissa Dione has worked to uphold Made in Senegal, by taking…

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Seku Bi A Charming Boutique Hotel in the Heart of Dakar
Interiors | Senegal | Travel

Seku Bi A Charming Boutique Hotel in the Heart of Dakar

Byatelier55 12th May 202131st May 2021

Seku Bi is a charming boutique hotel located in the heart of Senegal’s capital city, Dakar. As…

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Tour the Home of Photographer Delphine Diallo
Interiors | Lifestyle | Senegal

Tour the Home of Photographer Delphine Diallo

Byatelier55 12th January 20219th February 2021

French-Senegalese photographer Delphine Diallo has created a sanctuary that honours her creativity and celebration of womanhood. In…

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5 Chefs Bringing The Flavours of West African Cuisine to International Foodies
Food & Drink | Gabon | Nigeria | Senegal | West Africa

5 Chefs Bringing The Flavours of West African Cuisine to International Foodies

Byatelier55 13th May 202020th May 2020

Africa has yet to make a permanent mark on international cuisine. Pop up experiences and cookbooks like…

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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

Byatelier55 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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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

Byatelier55 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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9 Designers Crafting A Well Made In Africa Aesthetic
Accessories | Africa | Ceramics | Decor | Design | Ethiopia | Fashion | Ghana | Kenya | Morocco | Nigeria | Senegal | Textiles

9 Designers Crafting A Well Made In Africa Aesthetic

Byatelier55 29th May 20199th December 2019

Atelier Fifty Five spotlights the work of 9 dynamic designers whose innovative use of Africa’s diverse craft…

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FatyLy Ceramics Bringing to Life The Stories of Africa’s rich cultural and artistic heritage
Ceramics | Senegal

FatyLy Ceramics Bringing to Life The Stories of Africa’s rich cultural and artistic heritage

Byatelier55 20th February 20199th December 2019

Fatimata ‘Faty’ Ly is a Senegalese artist who uses ceramics as her canvas, the blank surfaces enabling…

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IKEA’S Modern Rituals In Collaboration With African Designers
Africa | Cote D Ivoire | Design | Egypt | Kenya | Senegal | South Africa

IKEA’S Modern Rituals In Collaboration With African Designers

Byatelier55 13th February 20199th December 2019

In a preview of its forthcoming collaboration with African designers IKEA introduces ÖVERALLT a limited edition collection…

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Johanna Bramble Handwoven Interior Textiles Balancing Tradition and Modernity
Senegal | Textiles

Johanna Bramble Handwoven Interior Textiles Balancing Tradition and Modernity

Byatelier55 24th October 201817th March 2021

Johanna Bramble is a textile designer who creates luxurious handwoven textiles based on Senegal’s ancestral weaving traditions….

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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…

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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

Byatelier55 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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Sanlam Handmade Contemporary Fair Presents The 2017 Well Made In Africa Exhibitors
Decor | Design | Events | Fashion | Jewellery | Kenya | Morocco | Nigeria | Senegal | South Africa

Sanlam Handmade Contemporary Fair Presents The 2017 Well Made In Africa Exhibitors

Byatelier55 1st September 20179th December 2019

  Earlier this year, I was honoured to have been appointed the guest curator for the prestigious…

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Africa By Design Inaugural Exhibition Launches In Ghana
Burkina Faso | Design | Ethiopia | Ghana | Mali | Nigeria | Senegal

Africa By Design Inaugural Exhibition Launches In Ghana

Byatelier55 31st March 20179th December 2019

  Exhibitions focusing on design from Africa continue to abound, with more countries outside the continent holding…

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Fashion | Senegal

Fashion: Empowering Young Girls Through Educated Fashion

Byatelier55 5th September 20168th July 2020

Le Dessein [Image credit: Le Dessein Rayee Dress – FrenchMorning.com] ​ I love hearing about brands that seek…

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Accessories | Jewellery | Senegal

Jewellery: Senegalese Jewelry Designer’s Shimmering Jewels Handmade in Paris

Byatelier55 11th May 20167th July 2020

Ngone [Senegal / France] [Image credit: Paradiscale Necklace – Ngone] ​ Senegalese jewellery designer Ngone, is best…

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Africa Inspired | Beauty And Wellbeing | Senegal

Beauty: Tiossan Luxury Skin Care Collection Made in Senegal

Byatelier55 22nd April 201523rd June 2020

Tiossan [Senegal] Serial entrepreneur Magatte Wade, the founder of Adina World Beat Beverages, has created a new…

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Design | Messages And Musings | Senegal

Farewell to Babacar Niang

Byatelier55 9th April 201523rd June 2020

Babacar Niang [Senegal] [Image credit: Furniture Collection by Babacar Niang – Southern Guild] A couple of weeks…

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Design | Senegal

Design: Sustainable Design Legacy

Byatelier55 4th February 201412th June 2020

Baay Xaaly Sene [Senegal] [Image credit: Moscow apartment of Russian designer, Dmitry Velikovsky showing Baay Xaaly Sene Armchair –…

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Accessories | Creative Careers | Interviews | Senegal

Creative Conversations: Souadou Barry of Fulani HB

Byatelier55 2nd October 201312th June 2020

FULANI HB [Senegal] Last year in March, I introduced Fulani, a luxury handbag and accessory line based in…

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