Collage of five portraits featuring various African creators, with the text 'Dope Neighborhood' at the top and 'African Creators You Should Know This Week' prominently displayed.
An image featuring a woman seated in a stylish living room, adorned with African-inspired decor and textiles. The background includes plates and woven items on the wall. Text highlights the work and philosophy of Tapiwa Matsinde, a curator and design advocate focused on African design.
A colorful wooden chair designed with various paint splashes.
A collage featuring the book 'How to Publish a Coffee Table Book' by Tapiwa Matsinde, alongside various artistic designs and objects that reflect African aesthetics and cultural commentary.
An image featuring visual artist Sammy Baloji standing in front of a backdrop that combines historical photographs and contemporary landscapes, with the colors of the Democratic Republic of the Congo flag in the background.
A collage featuring four images addressing themes of industrial extraction, labor systems, and colonial industry. The top image depicts four figures standing in front of a mining site, with text highlighting industrial themes. The bottom left image showcases art related to bodies and markings, while the bottom right includes aerial views and architectural layouts, indicating the remnants of industrial activity.
A series of black and white images depicting scenes of labor and historical imagery in a Congolese context, showcasing figures in a dilapidated industrial setting, including a man in chains and women carrying loads.
A collage of historical images depicting industrial scenes, people interacting in a landscape of decay, alongside modern art installations and artworks.
Portrait of a Congolese visual artist, Benjamin Mbula, standing with arms crossed in front of a colorful painting, with text highlighting his artistic focus on the human figure and psychological atmosphere.
A vibrant collage of various painted backgrounds and figures, showcasing diverse artistic expressions. The composition features silhouettes, colorful patterns, and stylized human faces, accompanied by text highlighting themes of body language, emotional ambiguity, and the restrained use of backgrounds in the artwork.
A collage of artistic portraits showcasing individuals from African cultures, featuring vibrant colors and various traditional attire. The artwork includes scenes of motherhood, adornment, and cultural symbols, arranged with text describing the artist's regional practice between Congo and Uganda.
A collage of vibrant portraits featuring children depicted in various poses, showcasing themes of introspection and strength, accompanied by inspirational text quotes.
Gonçalo Mabunda sitting in front of sculptures made from decommissioned weapons, including rifles and pistols, with a description of his work in the background.
Four sculptures made from metal objects resembling masks or faces, showcasing intricate craftsmanship and symbolism related to authority and conflict.
A collage of metal sculptures showcasing abstract faces and figures made from various recycled materials, including pipes, bolts, and cans. The artworks display unique textures and forms, emphasizing a creative approach to sculpture.
A collection of sculptures by Mabunda, featuring detailed carvings and assemblages made from various materials, each conveying elements of national history and cultural significance.
Cyrus Kabiru, an artist and object-maker, holds a sculptural eyewear piece made from scrap metal and plastic fragments, against a backdrop featuring the Kenyan flag.
A composite image of four portraits of a person wearing unique, sculptural eyewear made from found objects and waste materials, combining elements of self-portraiture and sculpture.
Portrait of a man wearing inventive glasses made from recycled materials, showcasing artistic eyewear designs.
Collage of five creators with portraits and artistic phrases highlighting their distinct practices and contributions, featuring bold text on an artistic background.

This week’s selection spans design systems, colonial archives, cross-border figuration, post-conflict material transformation, and speculative object-making.

Contemporary African practice is not singular in form or intention. It moves through systems, memory, interiority, and material reinvention.

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