Latest articles by Mazzi Odu
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A local's guide to Dakar by ceramicist Faty Ly
As the Senegalese capital Dakar prepares to host the 15th edition of its art biennale, local ceramicist Faty Ly shares her favourite spots
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Design makes a welcome return to the Dakar Biennale, sounding a clarion call to Africa’s new creative generation
The Dakar Biennale 2024 (7 November – 7 December) includes design for the first time in 20 years; here are four designers to look out for and what the event means to them
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Daniel Obasi discusses Lagos’ Amah members’ club, where vocation and wonder can meet
Amah, a new members’ club founded by photographer, art director and stylist Daniel Obasi, is a creative co-working space and meeting point for Lagos’ creative class
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Meet Oluwole Omofemi and Bayo Akande, the founders creating a new art community
Oluwole Omofemi and Bayo Akande, are behind Piece Unique, an artist agency that guides and future-proofs emerging artists’ careers
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‘It is always a pleasure to surprise’: inside Lagos-based high-jewellery house Akano Diamonds
Akunna Nwala-Akano, founder of Akano Diamonds, fills us in on the creative process behind her brand
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Discover Kia Schwan's colourful, Art Deco-inspired jewellery
Kia Schwaninger draws on experience at Van Cleef & Arpels and Harry Winston for her Kia Schwan jewellery brand
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Josh Egesi on his designs and evolving culture: 'Design is a form of cultural documentation'
Nigerian designer Josh Egesi tells Wallpaper* about the creativity behind his studio, design approach, his country's cultural revolution, and venturing into surfboard design
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Adaesi Ukairo interprets familial influences through expressive metal sculptures
Adaesi Ukairo’s metal sculptures are inspired by her time making things with her family in Nigeria, and the expressive possibilities of brass and copper
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Ibiyane is a Caribbean-based design studio carving a unique approach to furniture-making
From their Martinique base, Ibiyane’s Tania Doumbe Fines and Élodie Dérond tell Wallpaper* the story of their material-based approach to design
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ODE is a sustainable label celebrating ancient embroidery and craft
‘It’s an ode to the artisans, their heritage, craft, and an ode to the hands,’ says ODE founder Larissa Von Planta, whose label sees upcycled vintage garments adorned with centuries-old embroidery from craftspeople in the Middle East
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Lana Trzebinski’s ceramics for de Pury sale are mediations on healing
Lana Trzebinski on creating her ‘Fractal Series’ of ceramic art in her Nairobi studio, for a selling exhibition with de Pury
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Aymer Maria jewellery gives historical references a modern spin
Ruth Aymer, founder of Aymer Maria, takes us behind her architecturally inspired jewellery designs
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FF Projects brings Image Impressions to the Vaughan-Richards House in Lagos
A collaboration between art and architecture, the new Image Impressions exhibition at the Vaughan-Richards House is curated by FF Projects founder and creative director Faridah Folawiyo
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Craft meets culture: inside Yve Chan's modern jewellery house
Yve Chan marries heritage and modernity in intricately-created work
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The Lagos Light Series harnesses the power of collaboration
The Lagos Light Series is a collaboration between Lagos and Zurich designers presented at 'Sparked!', as part of Design Week Lagos 2023
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Maria-Sole Ferragamo reveals new jewellery at PAD London
Maria-Sole Ferragamo and Elisabetta Cipriani Gallery have created jewellery collection ‘Trame’, featuring upcycled brass
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Four jewellery brands to watch from Handmade Contemporary Fair, Johannesburg
Natural materials and eclectic design unite jewellers at Africa’s leading design fair
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Simon de Pury’s new design auction presents a variety of contemporary works while redefining the auction model
Create! – 21st Century Architecture and Design is an online auction by Simon de Pury, launching on 26 July 2023 and featuring works by the likes of Rick Owens, Ron Arad and Tom Dixon as well as emerging talent
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Jewellery artist Lucy Anderson charts a new path in minimalist wearable art
Lucy Anderson plays with abstract geometrical concepts for simple and elegant jewellery pieces
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Croc star: Ivorian jewellery brand Ohiri has its roots in symbolism and sustainability
Ohiri jewellery sees shared cultures and symbolic motifs come to life
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Last chance to see: Rich Mnisi’s furniture on view at Southern Guild gallery
Rich Mnisi’s first solo show at Cape Town’s Southern Guild gallery (until 4 February 2022) encapsulates his multifaceted approach to design
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Jiamini’s powerful jewellery pieces celebrate the strength of Kenyan women
Jennifer Mulli, creative director and founder of Jiamini, brings a modern take to Kenyan artisanal jewellery
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Third Crown brings regal bearing to contemporary jewellery
Kofi and Kristin Essel bring a modernity to jewellery design in New York-based jewellery brand Third Crown
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Marie Lueder’s collections explore how clothing affects the mind
‘I love exploring how a garment affects us energetically,’ says Hamburg-born designer and Royal College of Art graduate Marie Lueder of her clothing, which she hopes will allow the wearer to navigate their interior selves
