Interviews

Shaping Space, Telling Stories: An Interview with Adonia Mankou Yanate of Shumukh Design

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A Mankou Yanate

From childhood moments of rearranging imaginary homes to her first professional milestone with Le Gabriel in Kinshasa, Adonia Mankou Yanate’s journey into interior design has been guided by creativity, resilience, and purpose. Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo and later based in South Africa, she discovered design almost by chance after being redirected from […]

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Thirteen Editions On: Touria El Glaoui Reflects on the Journey of 1-54 London and African Art’s Global Future

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Touria El Glaoui, La Mamounia. ©: Emmanuel Andre

This October, 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair returns to Somerset House for its 13th London edition, reaffirming its role as a global platform for artists and galleries from Africa and the diaspora. Since its founding in 2013, the fair has become a cornerstone in the international art calendar, celebrated not only for showcasing pioneering artists

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Lesley Lokko on the Nomadic African Studio: Reimagining Education, Mobility, and the Future of Architecture

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Lesley Lokko. Image © Festus Jackson-Davis

Few figures have left as profound a mark on the global architecture discourse in the 21st century as Professor Lesley Lokko. An architect, academic, and celebrated curator, Lokko has long challenged the structural conventions of architectural education and its limited representation of African and diasporic voices. From founding the Graduate School of Architecture at the

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Inside Nigeria’s Award-Winning Biennale Pavilion: Myles Igwebuike on Bridging Past, Present, and Future

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At the heart of the 2025 London Design Biennale, one pavilion stood out—not just for its visual or sensory appeal, but for its deep philosophical grounding and culturally resonant storytelling. Hosted at Somerset House under the theme “Surface Reflections,” and curated by Dr. Samuel Ross MBE, the Biennale provided a global stage for innovative responses

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Exploring Omenai Gallery’s New Chapter: A Conversation with Gbenro Adeyemo and Kwaku Osei Owusu Achim on The Gallery’s First Physical Space and Debut Exhibition

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A Portrait of Gbenro Adeyemo and Kwaku Osei Owusu Achim. Photo courtesy of Omenai Gallery.

Omenai Gallery, a new beacon in the world of contemporary African art, has opened its first physical space in Chicago’s West Town. Founded by Gbenro Adeyemo in 2021, Omenai began as a digital platform aimed at democratizing access to African contemporary art and quickly established itself as a trusted voice within the community. The gallery’s

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Building the Future with Rammed Earth: An Interview with Joelle Eyeson, Co-founder of Hive Earth

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Joelle Eyeson

Founded in 2017, Hive Earth is a groundbreaking construction company based in Accra, Ghana, that champions sustainable building practices using rammed earth technology. Co-founded by Joelle Eyeson and her husband, Christian Deheer, Hive Earth is dedicated to reducing the construction industry’s carbon footprint by incorporating locally sourced materials and innovative techniques. Their journey began with

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Through A Celestial Lens: Julie Banâtre And Léa Perier Loko Discuss Reimagining Beninese Sculpture In ‘Interstellar’

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Interstellaire_Hommage a la sculpture du Benin_SEPTIEME Gallery Cotonou_Copyright Carlos Sodokpa_3

‘Interstellar, A Tribute to Beninese Sculpture’ at SEPTIEME Gallery in Cotonou is a captivating exhibition running until September 21st, 2024. This curatorial journey, conceived by the gallery’s directors Julie Banâtre and Léa Perier Loko, aims to reimagine the presentation of Beninese sculptures by drawing a poetic parallel between these art forms and celestial bodies. The

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An Interview With The Co-Founders Of Cave Bureau: The Nairobi-Based Architecture Firm Redefining Architecture With Sustainability, And Cultural Heritage

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Cave Bureau, an innovative architectural and research firm based in Nairobi, Kenya, is redefining the landscape of architecture and design with a focus on sustainability, indigenous knowledge, and social justice. Co-founded by Stella Mutegi and Kabage Karanja, the firm challenges traditional architectural practices by integrating cultural heritage and ecological considerations into their projects. Cave Bureau

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Curators’ and Nana Danso Awuah-Asante’s Reflections on His Retrospective at La Foundation for the Arts

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Pictured From Left: Nana Danso Awuah-Asante, Chantel Akworkor Thompson and Calvin Ayivie,

On Thursday, June 13, 2024, La Foundation for the Arts (LAFA) will present a solo exhibition, “From Soul to Humanity: A Retrospective of Works (2018-2024),” featuring the remarkable journey of Ghanaian artist Nana Danso Awuah-Asante. Co-curated by Chantel Akworkor Thompson and Calvin Ayivie, this retrospective showcases the evolution of Nana Danso’s artistry, from his early

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Armand Boua On His ‘Manawa’ Exhibition And His Future Plans

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Photo Armand Boua Avril 2024

On May 18th, OOA Gallery in Sitges, Barcelona, opened the highly anticipated solo exhibition of Armand Boua, titled “Manawa.” Running until June 30th, this groundbreaking exhibition showcases Boua’s exceptional talent and offers a profound exploration of the lives of marginalized youth, colloquially known as “Manawa,” in Abidjan. Boua’s mixed-media artworks, which blend elements of figuration

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