Luxe Noir

19/06/2019

The Ghana Pavilion at this year’s Venice Biennale is a stunning dialogue between art and architecture. The pavilion marks the first time Ghana has participated in the Biennale and showcases outstanding works by El Anatsui, , , Felicia Abban, John Akomfrah and Selasi Awusi Sosu. Brought together in a space of interlocking ovals designed by , the show is inspired by the song ‘Ghana Freedom’ composed by E T Mensah on the eve of the country’s independence in 1957 and the pavilion is a powerful invocation and exploration of what that freedom means.

19/06/2019

It’s almost the weekend, but before we get there here’s a pop of Colour! We are exploring an exciting, new space in Mauritius that’s inspiring travel that connects with local artisan communities and the natural environment, while centering the mind, body and soul. Happy Friday!

19/06/2019

It’s Auction Season! This week, we’ll be talking to the CEO of - South Africa’s foremost fine art auctioneers and global leader in the South African art market - about a bold new venture. With an average annual turnover of over R155million and a sell through rate of over 80%, Strauss & Co is founded on prodigious expertise and is synonymous with top quality art, decorative arts and jewelry. On June 8th, 2019 in Johannesburg, the company will hold a trailblazing, inaugural fine wine auction bringing an exciting new asset class to its client base and undoubtedly elevating South African wines to the same degree of collectibility as the visual and decorative arts.
With interest in vintage South African wines at an all time high and with the country undergoing a fine wine renaissance, the auction will provide a transparent platform, introducing prospective buyers to a selection of the country’s finest wines curated by the best experts. The auction hosts a line-up of great modern wines along with historic wines that energized the new generation of producers and will also include South Africa’s three perfect-score wines.

19/06/2019

El Anatsui’s “Break (In Transmission).

19/06/2019

“Temporary Reprieve” 2017 silk tapestry by Billie Zangewa. Malawian artist, Billie Zengewa uses rich, luxurious materials to capture her everyday life in Johannesburg. She combines vibrant silks, gems and occasional haberdashery trimmings in meticulous textile pieces that celebrate the mundane as well as her own identity as a woman of color. Her labour intensive process in a sense documents historical connotations of ‘women’s work’ and her very personal lived experiences. *
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19/06/2019

Did you catch us in this month’s issue of Msafiri, the inflight magazine for Kenya Airways? Thanks to for including us in their list of inspiring books about the African continent. 😊🙌🏿

19/06/2019

Throw back. “Hold It In Your Mouth A Little Longer” (2013). Cropped. Charcoal, Pastel and Graphite on paper. Artist: Toyin Ojih Odutola.

24/07/2017

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03/03/2017

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03/03/2017

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