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brooklynmuseum · 1 year

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Opening on June 23… Africa Fashion! 🌍

Celebrating the outstanding creativity, ingenuity, and global impact of African fashions from the start of the independence era to today, this presentation features over 180 works including fashion, music, film, visual art and photography, as well as textiles and jewelry from our Arts of Africa collection. More than 40 designers representing twenty African countries illuminate how fashion, alongside the visual arts and music, played a pivotal role in Africa’s cultural renaissance during its liberation years.

Brooklyn is home to one of the country’s most dynamic African diasporic communities, making our borough the perfect setting to explore the richness and diversity of the continent’s many histories and cultures. In fact, we would love for you to be a part of this exhibition! Visitors can participate by submitting photographs and videos, which may be featured in the exhibition and shared on social media, by April 14, 2023. Learn more about how to share your personal materials as well as details about Africa Fashion at the link below.

🔗 https://bit.ly/AfricaFashionPhotos

Africa Fashion is organized by the V&A. The lead sponsor is Bank of America with major support provided by ALÁRA.

📷 Models holding hands, Lagos, Nigeria, 2019, by Stephen Tayo. Courtesy Lagos Fashion Week → The Royal Adzorvia Clan, Vodza, Ghana: the Kukubor Family. (Photo: courtesy of Emilia Awo Gidiglo)

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african-international-magazine · 2 months

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Rediscovering Senegal's Photographic Heritage

By Jemimah Chungu

A captivating narrative of Senegal's rich photographic legacy emerges from the pages of a new book authored by Guilia Paoletti, an assistant professor at the University of Virginia's Department of Art. In a revelatory exploration, Paoletti delves into the vibrant tapestry of Senegalese photography, unearthing a treasure trove of previously unseen images that illuminate the country's historic modernity and cultural richness.

At the heart of Paoletti's narrative lies a visual journey spanning centuries, capturing the essence of Senegal's socio-cultural evolution through the lens of pioneering photographers. From the earliest surviving daguerreotypes dating back to the 1800s to the dawn of modern studio photography, the book offers a window into a bygone era characterized by elegance, sophistication, and artistic expression.

Speaking with CNN, Paoletti challenges conventional narratives surrounding the history of photography, debunking the notion of it being solely a Western invention. Instead, she highlights Senegal's pivotal role in shaping the medium's trajectory, with indigenous photographers asserting agency and creativity in capturing the essence of their society.

Central to Paoletti's narrative are the remarkable stories of Senegalese women, such as the signare – a class of Black or mixed-race women who wielded significant influence and commissioned portraits as a means of self-expression. Through their patronage, these women defied traditional gender norms and asserted their social status, leaving an indelible mark on Senegal's photographic heritage.

However, alongside tales of empowerment and agency, Paoletti also uncovers instances of colonial prejudice and erasure. The encounter between Belgian explorer Adolphe Burdo and the "King of Dakar" serves as a poignant reminder of the clash between modernity and colonial hegemony, with European perceptions often overshadowing African agency.

Despite the challenges of colonialism and cultural hegemony, Senegal's photographic tradition endures as a testament to resilience and creativity. From the decorative collages known as "xoymets" that adorned wedding ceremonies to the proliferation of studio photography in the 20th century, Paoletti paints a vivid portrait of a society deeply intertwined with the art of image-making.

As Senegal's photographic legacy finds renewed recognition and appreciation, Paoletti's book serves as a beacon of cultural revival, offering a fresh perspective on the country's rich heritage. With each image and anecdote, it invites readers to embark on a journey of discovery, celebrating the ingenuity and creativity of Senegal's past and present photographers.

In shedding light on Senegal's photographic heritage, Paoletti's work transcends the confines of academia, offering a poignant reflection on the power of imagery to shape narratives and reclaim lost histories. Through her meticulous research and storytelling prowess, she invites us to reimagine Senegal's past and embrace its photographic legacy as a source of inspiration and cultural pride. (Some excerpts from CNN)

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Kehinde Wiley in conversation—

Africa Fashion, Brooklyn Museum (2023)

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This was so dope. And please check out the Alara consignment gift shop which is the best retail curation the museum has ever had.

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fashionbooksmilano · 2 years

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Africa Fashion

Edited by Christine Checinska

With contributions from Omoyemi Akerle, Amine Bendriouich, Gus Casely-Hayford, Subby Dolat, Bonnie Greer, Monica L.Miller, Elisabeth Murray, Njoki Ngumi, Hadeel Osman and Roslyn A.Walker

V&A Publishing, London 2022, 224 pages, 150 color illustrations,ISBN 978-1838510275

euro 42,00

email if you want to buy [email protected]

Published to accompany the exhibition “Africa Fashion” at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London from 2 July 2022 to 16 April 2023

From Amanda Gorman in kente cloth (courtesy of Virgil Abloh for Louis Vuitton) on the cover of US Vogue, to Naomi Campbell’s outings in Kenneth Ize, African fashion exerts worldwide influence. Africa Fashion explores how radical post-independence social and political re-ordering sparked a cultural renaissance across the continent. Designers such as Shade Thomas-Fahm, Chris Seydou, Kofi Ansah and Nina Gessous drew on past traditions, recovered and reinvented them and so laid the foundation for today’s fashion revolution. The authors then present the work of the new generation of creatives such as Nigerian fashion designer Lisa Folawiyo, Somali visual artist Gouled Ahmed, Ghanaian woven bag maker AAKS, and Kenyan jeweler Ami Doshi Shah. Their work shows that there is no one way to be African and no single African aesthetic.

The contemporary African fashion scene is as diverse and dynamic as the continent itself. With contributions from experts on cloth, fashion and cultural history as well as the voices of makers and designers, this inspiring and arresting book offers a window into one of the most innovative, exciting and thoughtful areas of fashion today.

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aquitainequeen · 2 years

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Landmark climate legislation moved a step closer in the EU, Africa’s post-plastic innovators got a boost, and Australia’s census was a win for diversity, plus more

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brooklynmuseum · 10 months

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Welcome to Africa Fashion! 🌍

Delight in the diverse designs, fabulous fashion, and traditional textiles by iconic designers and artists from the mid-twentieth century to today.

Plan your visit through October 22.

🎥 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g___h1aEsL8 🎟 https://bit.ly/AfricaFashionBkM

Africa Fashion is created by the V&A—touring the world. The lead sponsor is Bank of America with major support provided by ALÁRA. Special thanks to OkayAfrica / Okayplayer and Nataal, media sponsors for this exhibition.

Credits: 📍 Venue: Brooklyn Botanic Garden 🪡 Designer: Christie Brown ✨ Designer: Kilentar 🪡 Designer: Nana Brew-Hammond ✨ Designer: Papa Oppong 🪡 Designer: Res Ipsa ✨ Designer: Stai 🪡 Designer/ Stylist: Taiwo Aloba 🎶 Music: Eli Fola ✍️ Poetry: Nana Brew-Hammond 🧵 Stylist: Alesandra Thomas 🧵 Stylist: Derrieka Johnson

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Black Panther's Fashion Designer, Carter, Makes History at Oscars

By Jemimah Chungu

Ruth E. Carter, the fashion designer for the "Black Panther" movie, made history at the 95th Academy Awards by becoming the first Black woman to win two Oscars. She won the Best Costume Design award for "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," the sequel to the first "Black Panther" movie, which also earned her an Oscar in 2018. The ceremony was held on March 13, 2023, at the Dolby Theatre™ at Hollywood and Highland Center® in Hollywood.

Carter's achievement was celebrated on social media, with Marvel Studios, the producers of "Black Panther," congratulating her in a tweet. They praised her for her contribution to the movie's success, saying, "Congratulations to Ruth E. Carter for her Academy Award win for Best Costume Design for Marvel Studios' Black Panther: #WakandaForever! #Oscars95."

As the lead costume designer for "Black Panther," Carter played a crucial role in creating the visuals for the fictional African country of Wakanda, blending Afrofuturistic fashion with superhero elements, as is typical of Marvel Studios' productions.

In her acceptance speech, Carter paid tribute to her mother, Mabel Carter, who had passed away the previous week. She asked Chadwick Boseman, the star of "Black Panther," to take care of her mother, saying, "This is for my mother. She was 101. This film prepared me for this moment. Chadwick, please take care of mom."

Carter also spoke about her close relationship with her mother, saying, "I had a great relationship with her in her final years. The same relationship I always had with her. I was her ride-or-die. I was her road dog. I was her sidekick. I know she's proud of me. I know that she wanted this for me as much as I wanted it for myself."

Boseman, who played the lead role of T'Challa in the first Black Panther movie died of cancer at age 43 in 2020.

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BEST AFRICAN HAIR STYLES Best African hair beauty salons on this platform, www.africadigital.eu

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Brooklyn Museum, Oct. ‘23.

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