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Contemporary African Clothing
Africa remains an exciting source of inspiration for designers as there is such a wealth of print and ornamentation.
Edward-Saidi Tingatinga
Edward-Saidi Tingatinga (1932-1972) b Tanzania. The originator of the style of painting which has taken his name as its title.
African sculpture
African sculpture takes many forms and offers us huge insights into the cultures and tribal communities from whence it came
Tribal African Crafts
Tribal African Crafts is a Kenyan based company that sells handmade, authentic African crafts which are used as home decor, souvenirs, collectibles and
Contemporary African Art
Contemporary African Art is difficult to categorize just as singularly defining 'art' in the 21st Century is virtually impossible.
Designer/artist - Zakayo Crafts
I am a young developing artist who developed a new technique of manipulating calabash a few months back transforming it to modern and local artifacts
Carol Preston
In my art practice I construct Skins that grow and change. The Object is often the residue left behind from any form of transference. In this transition
Contemporary African pottery
Contemporary African pottery is characterized by an eloquence of form and a finesse of finish that one does not generally expect in a vessel of utility.
AdedejiAkinkunmi
Adedeji Akinkunmi is a digital artist, born and bred in Nigeria, where he lived all his life before moving to the Uk to gain his masters degree. Adedeji
African Photography
African photography is an area where African artists have long expressed their individuality as far back as the 1840's
The Mother City
The Mother Cityis the nickname given to Cape Town city in South Africa. A city that is still to this day haunted by apartheid spatial planning and has
Ancient Boma furniture and paintings
Ancient Boma specializes in African Art adorned furniture, accessories and paintings. The art is hand-drawn and inspired by different cultures of Africa.
Dilomprizulike
Dilomprizulike b 1960, Nigeria. Born Dil Humphrey-Umezulike and widely known in the contemporary art world as Dilomprizulike, he has been labelled 'The Junkman of Africa'
Adnan Meatek
Biography Adnan Maetek was born in Libya in 1968. He studied Industrial Engineering at University and worked for the Libya Insurance Company. Self-taught
African Slavery and Contemporary African Art
African Slavery is a highly emotive subject which continues to affect and impact millions of people the world over.
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Contemporary Textile Installation Artists
contemporary textile installation artists
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Contemporary African Artists
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Contemporary African Clothing
Africa remains an exciting source of inspiration for designers as there is such a wealth of print and ornamentation.
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Edward-Saidi Tingatinga
Edward-Saidi Tingatinga (1932-1972) b Tanzania. The originator of the style of painting which has taken his name as its title.
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African sculpture
African sculpture takes many forms and offers us huge insights into the cultures and tribal communities from whence it came
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