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Ousmane Sow: The Senegalese Master Sculptor Who Brought African Figures to Life

Ousmane Sow: The Senegalese Master Sculptor Who Brought African Figures to Life

Ousmane Sow, born on October 10, 1935, in Dakar, Senegal, was a visionary sculptor whose larger-than-life figures not only redefined...

September 14, 2024
Vernon Benele Mwamuka: The Pioneering Architect Who Transformed Zimbabwe’s Modern Architectural Landscape

Vernon Benele Mwamuka: The Pioneering Architect Who Transformed Zimbabwe’s Modern Architectural Landscape

Vernon Benele Mwamuka, born on January 12, 1955, at Bonda Mission Hospital in Zimbabwe, would go on to become a...

September 3, 2024
Celebrating Hassan Fathy: The Architect of the Poor

Celebrating Hassan Fathy: The Architect of the Poor

Hassan Fathy (Egyptian Arabic: حسن فتحي; March 23, 1900 – November 30, 1989) was a pioneering Egyptian architect renowned for...

July 28, 2024
Celebrating the Legacy of Alero Olympio: A Pioneer in Sustainable Architecture

Celebrating the Legacy of Alero Olympio: A Pioneer in Sustainable Architecture

Alero Olympio, born in Ghana in 1959, stands as a pioneering figure in sustainable architecture, leaving an indelible mark through...

June 25, 2024
Celebrating the Legacy of James Barnor: A Pioneering Ghanaian Photographer

Celebrating the Legacy of James Barnor: A Pioneering Ghanaian Photographer

James Barnor, born in 1929 in Accra, Ghana, is a distinguished photographer whose career spans over six decades, capturing the...

June 5, 2024
Celebrating Professor Arc. John Owusu Addo’s Enduring Legacy

Celebrating Professor Arc. John Owusu Addo’s Enduring Legacy

Professor Arc. John Owusu Addo's name resonates across Ghana and beyond as a stalwart of architectural excellence, blending tradition with...

March 13, 2024
Celebrating Mariam Issoufou Kamara: Architect Extraordinaire

Celebrating Mariam Issoufou Kamara: Architect Extraordinaire

Professor Mariam Issoufou Kamara, an architect of extraordinary vision and dedication, exemplifies the fusion of innovation and community service in...

March 5, 2024
Celebrating Jomo Tariku: Pioneering Modern African Design

Celebrating Jomo Tariku: Pioneering Modern African Design

In the world of modern African design, one name stands out as a beacon of innovation and cultural resonance: Jomo...

February 12, 2024
Pierre Goudiaby Atepa: Illuminating Africa’s Landscape with Architectural Brilliance

Pierre Goudiaby Atepa: Illuminating Africa’s Landscape with Architectural Brilliance

In the 1960s, as the shadows of colonial French influence loomed over West Africa, Pierre Goudiaby Atepa, born in Ziguinchor,...

November 7, 2023
Celebrating Demas Nwoko: The Genius Behind Nigeria’s Modern Art Movement

Celebrating Demas Nwoko: The Genius Behind Nigeria’s Modern Art Movement

In the vast expanse of Nigeria's artistic and architectural narrative, few figures are as pivotal and influential as Demas Nwoko....

September 25, 2023
Celebrating the Remarkable Journey of Simon Njami: A Visionary in the World of Art and Culture

Celebrating the Remarkable Journey of Simon Njami: A Visionary in the World of Art and Culture

Once upon a time in the picturesque city of Lausanne, Switzerland, in the year 1962, a brilliant mind was born....

September 13, 2023
Meet Touria El Glaoui: A Champion of Contemporary African Art

Meet Touria El Glaoui: A Champion of Contemporary African Art

Touria El Glaoui, born in 1974, has emerged as a transformative figure in the world of contemporary African art, leaving...

August 21, 2023

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