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‘Africa Now’ Through the Lens of Nigerian Photographer Lakin Ogunbanwo

​Creative Africa is booming. The continent is currently witnessing something of a cultural revolution that transcends boundaries and describes a world in flux. French upscale store chain, Galeries Lafayette celebrates the dynamism of this burgeoning scene with Africa Now,  an exhibition where African artists and designers take over the Paris Haussmann store through events, conferences, … Continue reading ‘Africa Now’ Through the Lens of Nigerian Photographer Lakin Ogunbanwo

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Fashion Meets Art in LFDW’s ‘Identity’ Showcase

Heineken’s Lagos Fashion and Design Week just concluded its inaugural presentation at Red Door Gallery and it was a classic case of fashion meets art meets design in Nigeria’s cultural hub, Lagos. The presentation, entitled ‘Identity’, featured nine designers who “to a greater or lesser extent have previously traversed notions of identity, modernity, heritage and … Continue reading Fashion Meets Art in LFDW’s ‘Identity’ Showcase