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Wangechi Mutu at the Museum of Contemporary Arts Australia

by Gillean on May 14, 2013 • No Comments

Discover the diverse practice of Kenyan-born, Brooklyn–based artist Wangechi Mutu in this free major presentation at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA) in Sydney featuring collage, drawing, sculpture, installation and video. Be drawn into contemplations on beauty, consumerism, colonialism, race, and gender through Mutu’s exquisite, provocative works. See how...

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Robin Rhode: The Call of Walls exhibition

by Gillean on Apr 22, 2013 • No Comments

Inspired by the streets of Johannesburg, South African-born artist Robin Rhode will present his debut Australian solo exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria. Robin Rhode: The Call of Walls will explore Rhode’s distinctive practice of using everyday materials such as chalk and charcoal to draw directly onto Johannesburg’s concrete...

Events

African Film Festival Australia 2013 (Regional)

by Gillean on Mar 13, 2013 • 1 Comment

Regional: Africa Comes to the Manning 18-25 May 2013 Armchair globetrotters will enjoy a week of African films, food and fellowship in Taree and Wingham NSW. Events include an African cookery class, a drumming workshop, art and photography exhibits, thought-provoking discussions with migrants from Africa’s Great Lakes region and feel-good...

Events

The Baulkham Hills African Ladies Troupe (Riverside showing)

by Gillean on Mar 13, 2013 • No Comments

The Baulkham Hills African Ladies Troupe is a celebration of women, human rights, laughter and resilience. With a bit of sage advice on hair care. Yarrie Bangura grew up in a camp in Guinea. She is doing her HSC. Aminata Conteh is from Sierra Leone. She is an ambassador for...

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The Baulkham Hills African Ladies Troupe (Belvoir showing)

by Gillean on Nov 22, 2012 • No Comments

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Fashion / Photography

Oyster Editorial: Amelia Zadro x Dut Yaak

by Gillean on May 20, 2013 • No Comments

PUBLICATION: OYSTER MODELS: AMELIA ZADRO & DUT YAAK PHOTOGRAPHY: JASON HENLEY STYLIST: JANA BARTOLO MAKE-UP: LEI TAI

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Change of direction

by Gillean on Apr 28, 2013 • 4 Comments

For two and half years, I have invested my all into Afroklectic. When I should have been sleeping, I was writing or researching or chatting to someone half way across the world about it. I have loved every minute of it. Afroklectic is the space which allowed me to grow into my skin. It was...

Culture / Video of the Week

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: We should all be feminists

by Gillean on Apr 22, 2013 • No Comments

Renowned Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie talks about how our culture sees feminists and why all women should be feminists.

Inspirational / Music & Performance

Mteto Maphoyi: The Power of Listening

by Gillean on Apr 21, 2013 • No Comments

I want on a TEDxTALK marathon by watching a range of talks which interested me. Whilst on the marathon, I came across the TEDxTeen – Mteto Maphoyi: The Power of Listening. The story of Mteto Maphoyi is a remarkable one. Born in a township of South Africa’s Western Cape Mteto‘s father abandoned him, his mother...

Fashion

TOPSHOP: Style Nomad

by Gillean on Apr 16, 2013 • No Comments

High-street fashion giant TOPSHOP is currently suffering from African fever in their editorial Style Nomad. The edit features pieces perfect for the up-coming European summer and the last months of the Australian autumn at a price which won’t break you bank! Batik Floral Bralet Aztec T-shirt All In One African Block Five Panel Cap Foliage...

Music & Performance / Video of the Week

Goodtimes

by Gillean on Apr 15, 2013 • 1 Comment

South African singer Nandi Mngoma with her very first music clip ‘Goodtimes‘. You can read more about this uber-talented beauty at Diva Inc.

Fashion / Photography

Sacs Appeal

by Gillean on Apr 15, 2013 • No Comments

EDITORIAL: SACS APPEAL PHOTOGRAPHER: JOHN-PAUL PIETRUS MODEL: ALIMATA SOURCE: JOHN-PAUL PIETRUS

Australia / Cinema & Drama

Recap: African Film Festival Australia 2013

by Gillean on Apr 9, 2013 • No Comments

Last year we moaned and groaned just a little at the opening of the African Film Festival Australia. We left puzzled at the complexity of Restless City. This year, attendees of African Film Festival Australia left the cinema in a different mood. A better mood than last year. This year, the opening film for the...

Fashion / Photography

STYLED by Adrien Sauvage

by Gillean on Apr 6, 2013 • No Comments

EDITORIAL: STYLED BY ADRIEN SUAVAGE PUBLICATION: OKI-NI MODEL: O’SHEA ROBERTSON PHOTOGRAPHER & STYLIST: ADRIEN SAUVAGE SOURCE: OKI-NI

Fashion

Dent De Man

by Gillean on Apr 1, 2013 • 1 Comment

I saw this image (below) of a guy wearing some sort of ankara suit on the tumblr of Women’s Wear Daily last week. It was taken at London Fashion Week and I couldn’t figure out where the outfit was from. Usually I would cringe at the thought of a men’s suit in ankara. The ones...