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Photo series presents thought-provoking look at humanity stripped bare
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6 Oct 17
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The project highlights the fragility and vitality of the human body juxtaposed against the backdrop of urban architecture.
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Everything you need to know about the #ArchForArch monument
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4 Oct 17
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The project celebrates peace, empathy and the life of Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
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UAE reveals the Mars Science project
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4 Oct 17
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The project aims to build the first inhabitable human settlement on Mars.
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Baba Tjeko’s illustrations bring the Sesotho geometric art of Litema to life
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4 Oct 17
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He portrays African ideas and perspectives through his Litema artwork in hopes of positive change in other young designers.
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Street art as a form of mediation
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3 Oct 17
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He aspires to transform the city's streets to create dialogue and interaction between the environment and our experience of it.
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The Gangsta Gardener is bringing affordable and nutritious produce to California’s ‘food deserts’
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3 Oct 17
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Ron Finley plants vegetable gardens in South Central LA to offer alternative food sources.
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Photo series pokes fun at conventional glamour photography
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2 Oct 17
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Kolor Art Collective presents their latest tongue-in-cheek offering with Pol Kurucz at the helm.
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Striking masks inspired by North African culture
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29 Sep 17
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This Columbian artist blurs the line between photorealistic painting and surreal expression.
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Famous artworks come to life on the streets of London
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28 Sep 17
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Applied upon human canvases, this project aims to communicate that art is for the masses.
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Snøhetta unveil Arch for Arch project at Design Indaba 2017
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27 Sep 17
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The Oslo-based architects designed the physical tribute to Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
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Meet Aoi Yamaguchi, the Japanese Master Calligrapher expanding the form’s possibilities
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27 Sep 17
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The California-based artist merges music and performance with the centuries-old tradition.
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Simon and Mary and Trevor Stuurman join forces for the fez lookbook, Ses’fikile
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26 Sep 17
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The brand celebrates Ndebele beadwork elegance with their contemporary FEZ range.
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Introducing the UnSchool of Disruptive Design
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25 Sep 17
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“I called it the UnSchool because we undo the damage that mainstream education has done,” says the founder.
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Pearl Recycling is turning Nigeria’s discarded waste into stunning furniture and home décor
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22 Sep 17
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The waste upcycling company is creatively solving one of Nigeria’s most pressing issues – waste management.
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Low-cost homes for the Kenyan Kalobeyei refugee camp by Shigeru Ban
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19 Sep 17
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This sustainably-produced house will soon provide shelter to some 38 000 displaced people.
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Wacom Creatives: Guy Shield on using the presence of light in illustration
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19 Sep 17
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The Australian creative takes us through his creative process.
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Borderless in graphic design with Nikki Gonnissen
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18 Sep 17
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Under the theme “Borders”, AGI Open 2017 shows how graphic design can transcend language and location.
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Nigerian creative powerhouse Daniel Obasi explores sexuality in new short film
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15 Sep 17
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The film is a visual exploration of sexuality and gender fluidity from a contemporary African perspective.
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Our top picks for the 2017 Africa Architecture Awards
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14 Sep 17
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The shortlist of nominees is out and here are the projects we think could have the most impact.
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Liquid is a platform that matches workers with teams according to their competencies
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13 Sep 17
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"The old corporate ladder, has turned into a corporate lattice. There is a wish for diverse experiences and flexibility."
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Egyptian upcycling startup creates fashionable accessories from trash
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13 Sep 17
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We spoke to UpFuse, the company turning Cairo’s trash into wardrobe treasures, about what it's like to open a business in Egypt.
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Throne of Gods: A video game inspired by West African mythology
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12 Sep 17
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The Nigerian built and developed mobile game taps into Africa’s rich culture.
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Flow Loop: a new shower system to save water and energy
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11 Sep 17
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The Danish company has developed a sustainable showering system to combat waste.
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This pen detects cancer in seconds
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8 Sep 17
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This handheld device detects cancer so that doctors can remove tumors with greater accuracy during surgery.
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Design Indaba alumnus Morag Myerscough built a striking fort to celebrate 1900 years of Hadrian’s Wall
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Johannesburg-based interior architect Daniella Kilpatrick designs steel furniture that marries form and function
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The language of plants
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The 23rd Triennale Milano features a futuristic greenhouse where visitors can experience plants' reactions to their surroundings
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Mishaal Gangaram is a conceptual photographer, visual storyteller and one of Design Indaba’s Emerging Creatives for 2022
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