Collage featuring four individuals representing African creators, with the text 'DOPE NEIGHBORHOOD' and 'AFRICAN CREATORS YOU SHOULD KNOW THIS WEEK'.
Portrait of Thero Makepe, a Botswana-born artist and photographer, amidst purple flowers, highlighting his artistic exploration of personal and societal narratives.
An art exhibition featuring a montage of images and text discussing the work of an artist named Thero, showcasing personal and family histories intertwined with political and social narratives.
A collage of images depicting various family and social interactions, including intimate moments, communal gatherings, and individual reflections, showcasing diverse emotional expressions and settings.
A child stands in a living room with toys and a cozy sofa, surrounded by broken glass on the floor.
A smiling artist seated on stairs, wearing a striped shirt and a hat, contemplating his work. Text overlays provide information about Gracious Eleagbe Adzimah, a Ghanaian interdisciplinary artist focused on cultural heritage and memory in his art.
A collage of various sculptures and artworks influenced by Ghanaian cultural themes, featuring pieces that incorporate Ashanti Kente weaving techniques and Ewe symbolism. The image includes gold-toned figures, intricate designs, and distinct creative styles.
A collection of various sculptures displayed in an art gallery, featuring figures made of mixed materials including metal and fabric.
A collage showcasing various art pieces made from wood, metal, clay, and repurposed materials integrated with digital imagery, reflecting themes of technology and post-apocalyptic environments.
Portrait of Taya Hughes, a Zimbabwean-born fashion designer, wearing a vibrant pink ruffled garment and a stylish black hat with mesh detailing. The background features a subtle design, and text highlights her focus on sustainability and cultural storytelling in fashion.
A collage of diverse fashion designs showcasing cultural commentary through vibrant fabrics and styles.
A collage showcasing contemporary African fashion designs by TAYA, featuring various models in vibrant outfits and unique headpieces, highlighting a blend of heritage and modern style.
Portrait of Olivier Khouadian, an Ivorian photographic artist, seated in medical scrubs with a stethoscope around his neck, surrounded by colleagues in a healthcare setting. The background features the colors of the Ivorian flag.
A collage of black-and-white photographs showcasing individuals wearing traditional Baoulé Goli masks in various settings.
A person emerging from a large pottery jar, wearing a veil.
A collage of images depicting individuals in traditional attire, showcasing themes of cultural memory, migration, and community. The images include portraits of children and adults, with elements like flowers and symbolic backdrops that evoke ancestral connections and the transformation of traditions.
Image of Diana Magesa, a Tanzanian fashion designer, standing in an urban setting wearing sunglasses and a patterned coat, holding design materials. In the background, other people are seen walking and engaging with their phones.
A collage of models showcasing contemporary fashion inspired by Tanzanian culture and traditional themes, featuring intricate costumes with natural elements.
Collage of diverse fashion designs made from unconventional materials, showcasing creativity in sustainable fashion.
A collage featuring four individuals expressing diverse aspects of African creativity. Each person showcases unique fashion styles and cultural representations against various backgrounds, emphasizing themes of memory, image, material, and experimentation.

This week, we travel across Botswana, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Côte d’Ivoire, and Tanzania through the work of five creators shaping very different visual worlds.

Thero Makepe

BOTSWANA

uses photography, archives, and re-enactment to explore the personal and political histories that shape how we remember.

Gracious Eleagbe Adzimah

GHANA

brings together sculpture, discarded materials, cultural references, and digital media to explore transformation, technology, and fragility.

Taya Hughes

ZIMBABWE

uses fashion and design as a space for memory, heritage, sustainability, and cultural storytelling.

Olivier Khouadiani

CÔTE D’IVOIRE

moves between documentary, fine-art, and street photography, exploring how tradition, identity, and contemporary life continue to intersect.

Diana Magesa

TANZANIA

transforms recycled and unconventional materials into fashion and costume, connecting design, cultural expression, and environmental awareness.

Different practices.

Different materials.

Different histories.

But together, they remind us that African creativity cannot be reduced to a single aesthetic, medium, or story.

It is constantly being reimagined—through the images people make, the materials they transform, the memories they preserve, and the futures they dare to design.

Which creator are you discovering for the first time? 👇🏽

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One response to “S1 | E27: Thero Makepe, Gracious Eleagbe, Taya Hughes, Olivier Khouadiani, & Diana Magesa.”

  1. Bugalo Mnqobi

    Nice! Glad to see this works 🤝🏽

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