Afrodizziak
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Afrodizziak
Contemporary African design
Curated by Susan Myburgh
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South African Furniture by John Vogel | Luxury Interior Design Journal

South African Furniture by John Vogel | Luxury Interior Design Journal | Afrodizziak | Scoop.it
John Vogel's sustainable and handmade furniture collection from Cape Town What I am loving now: casual but smart detailing, references to my childhood and (RT @luxuryinteriors: very cool hand made + tailored wood/string furniture from South Africa...
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His stuff is so divine.  Saw it yesterday in Woodstock.

 

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NIMBA-The authentic African design from Cote d'Ivoire | Flickr ...

NIMBA-The authentic African design from Cote d'Ivoire | Flickr ... | Afrodizziak | Scoop.it
NIMBA-The authentic African design from Cote d'Ivoire.
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& Sons. | One on one | SA Home Owner

& Sons. | One on one | SA Home Owner | Afrodizziak | Scoop.it
The future of South African design… South African design in my opinion is really good, and I believe that to some degree we are already in the future with regards to how successful South Africa's design industry has been.
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A digital platform to promote African contemporary art

A digital platform to promote African contemporary art | Afrodizziak | Scoop.it
A new digital platform to promote African contemporary #art http://t.co/X8PPIUum6q via @artmediaagency
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African textiles. Batik design from Ghana. How...

African textiles. Batik design from Ghana. How... | Afrodizziak | Scoop.it
African textiles. Batik design from Ghana. How come these textiles are not being used more widely in the UK? Are we all blind? Have we no sense of beauty? (African textiles. Batik design from Ghana.
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African journey - Building Design (blog)

African journey - Building Design (blog) | Afrodizziak | Scoop.it
Building Design (blog)
African journey
Building Design (blog)
The campus design aims to promote self-sustainability by growing most of its own food on site and is home to many children, teachers, workers and volunteers.
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Original products... | Facebook

Original products... | Facebook | Afrodizziak | Scoop.it
ARMY OF ART wrote: Original products which contribute... Join Facebook to connect with ARMY OF ART and others you may know. (Original products which contribute toward a new South African design language // Vogel.
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Ravi Naidoo of Design Indaba on African design, renewal and growth

Ravi Naidoo of Design Indaba on African design, renewal and growth | Afrodizziak | Scoop.it
Movie of Ravi Naidoo of Design Indaba conference on Africa's "renewal, regeneration and growth" for Dezeen and MINI World Tour in Cape Town.
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Adobe Creativity Scholarship 2013 | OpportunitiesForAfricans.com

Adobe Creativity Scholarship 2013 | OpportunitiesForAfricans.com | Afrodizziak | Scoop.it
The Adobe Foundation Creativity Scholarships program was developed to support the next generation of creative thinkers and propel the future careers of those who create.
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Jewelrystash: Look South For African Design Inspiration In Jewelry ...

Jewelrystash: Look South For African Design Inspiration In Jewelry ... | Afrodizziak | Scoop.it
South Africa is home to some of the world's most colorful art design ideas.
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Design Indaba, shaping innovation, creativity - Bizcommunity.com

Design Indaba, shaping innovation, creativity - Bizcommunity.com | Afrodizziak | Scoop.it
Design Indaba, shaping innovation, creativity Bizcommunity.com As the country's premier showcase of high-end, homegrown design, the Expo is also the only platform that welcomes advertising, craft, decor, fashion, product design, industrial design,...
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Dynamic And Eclectic Modern Barn in South Africa

Dynamic And Eclectic Modern Barn in South Africa | Afrodizziak | Scoop.it
Exterior View Dynamic And Eclectic Modern Barn in South Africa Here'a a fine example of sustainable design! The Lotheringen House project illustrates how a barn can be reinterpreted in our contemporary times, keeping a ...
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African Perspectives: new online magazine CONTEMPORARY AND (C&) | Art Agenda

African Perspectives: new online magazine CONTEMPORARY AND (C&) | Art Agenda | Afrodizziak | Scoop.it
RT @Blackgermans: African Perspectives: new online magazine CONTEMPORARY AND (C&) | Art Agenda http://t.co/UPbZwSfTsp
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African Print Sterling Silver Rings

African Print Sterling Silver Rings | Afrodizziak | Scoop.it
SHANNON CINTRON CRAFT MADE TO ORDER These artisan rings were created by me from .925 sterling silver.
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It's Nice That : Opinion: Away from Design Indaba, South Africa's ...

It's Nice That : Opinion: Away from Design Indaba, South Africa's ... | Afrodizziak | Scoop.it
This week fresh from his trip to South Africa for Design Indaba, illustrator and LCC Dean of Design Lawrence Zeegen tells us where he found the country's real graphic vernacular. As always, you can add your thoughts using ...
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african-fashion-design: STELLA JEAN Fall/Winter...

african-fashion-design: STELLA JEAN Fall/Winter... | Afrodizziak | Scoop.it
african-fashion-design: “ STELLA JEAN Fall/Winter 2012 collection Traditional wax prints and modern shapes. ” (Photoset: african-fashion-design: STELLA JEAN Fall/Winter 2012 collection  Traditional wax prints and modern...
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Ron Eglash: The fractals at the heart of African designs | Video on TED.com

'I am a mathematician, and I would like to stand on your roof.' That is how Ron Eglash greeted many African families he met while researching the fractal patterns he’d noticed in villages across the continent.
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african-fashion-design: Iconic Invanity by Nancy...

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african-fashion-design: “ Iconic Invanity by Nancy Nwadire - Spring/Summer 2013 - “ Luxury Sweet Candy“ is an exuberant display of luxury fabrics, infinite detail, creative embellishment and...
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Design Indaba 2013: What to see and do - Mail & Guardian Online

Design Indaba 2013: What to see and do - Mail & Guardian Online | Afrodizziak | Scoop.it
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Design Indaba 2013: What to see and do
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A tightly curated showcase of South African design, the Expo is more than just about the art of shopping.
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African Art in Transit (Cambridge Studies in Social and Cultural Anthropology)

African Art in Transit (Cambridge Studies in Social and Cultural Anthropology) | Afrodizziak | Scoop.it
African Art in Transit (Cambridge Studies in Social and Cultural Anthropology) (http://t.co/0S2E2V8tHn #African #Art #Cambridge #Studies African Art in Transit (Cambridge Studies in Social and Cultural...
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Artwyn & Craft

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We are focused on compelling the creative ability in every able person and so continue to search... (Hey peoples, let's help Artwyn up to 10K likes, by wednesday they promote African art, just click and like.
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Design Indaba Expo 2013 | Design Indaba

Design Indaba Expo 2013 | Design Indaba | Afrodizziak | Scoop.it
The annual @DI_Expo is happening in Cape Town this weekend: the best of South African creativity in one place. http://t.co/hfxCJz4yF9
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http://www.dezeen.com/2013/03/01/africa-today-is-a-place-of-renewal-regeneration-and-growth/

 

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Why we don't have hardware startups in Africa

Why we don't have hardware startups in Africa | Afrodizziak | Scoop.it
These gadgets are certainly never designed with the African consumer in mind. Our conditions are unique and our needs are only certain to us that there is hardly a question of whether we need to develop our own gadgets.
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Cape Town: Get set for Design Indaba 2013 | CitySearch Blogs

Cape Town: Get set for Design Indaba 2013 | CitySearch Blogs | Afrodizziak | Scoop.it
Billed as “the best of South African creativity, all in one place”, Design Indaba Expo is a showcase of the very best South African design products and runs.
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Au Nigeria, l'art contemporain, en plein boom, raille les puissants

Au Nigeria, l'art contemporain, en plein boom, raille les puissants | Afrodizziak | Scoop.it
Une flûte de champagne à la main, un oligarque corpulent à l'air suffisant, dont la blouse est entièrement recouverte de billets de banque, tourne...

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