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Banksy’s Walled Off Hotel explores the magnitude of the West Bank’s occupation
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6 Apr 17
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“It has the worst view of any hotel in the world.”
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Let the children play!
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6 Apr 17
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Play Pallets has devised a solution to afford kids, regardless of their economic circumstance or war-torn location, an all-important opportunity to play.
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The Girl Who Loves Roses tells the inspiring story of artist Panteha Abareshi
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5 Apr 17
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Part of the Under Her Skin series, this short film explores the connection between pain and artistic expression.
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Pioneering the future of urban farming
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4 Apr 17
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INFARM is a pioneering on-demand farming service that helps cities become self-sufficient in food production, while reducing environmental impact.
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African aesthetic and Scandinavian sensibilities
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4 Apr 17
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We chat to Marcus Engman, head of design at IKEA Sweden, about the new Afrikea collaboration between Design Indaba and IKEA.
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Think knitting is just for geriatrics? Think again
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4 Apr 17
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The Kniterate will turn the sweater of your dreams into reality.
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Veteran artist Douglas Miles’ Apache Skateboards teach the history of the San Carlos Apache tribe
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4 Apr 17
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Meet the artist who identified the unlikely link between skateboarding and Native American culture.
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The African dream in China
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3 Apr 17
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A new documentary follows African people as they navigate the city of Guangzhou, China as people become more fearful of immigration.
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Transforming the built environment
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3 Apr 17
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Tour & Taxis is Vincent Callebaut Architecture’s plan for a green haven in Brussels.
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Two campaigns that raise awareness by altering public spaces
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3 Apr 17
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In this age of digital marketing and social media, these campaigns prove physical installations remain potent in generating awareness.
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See the hyper-realistic pencil-portraits by Arinze Stanley
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3 Apr 17
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The Nigerian artist’s stunningly intricate work is making waves.
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Meatwreck: the artistic duo challenging the notion of beauty
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3 Apr 17
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Mitra Saboury and Derek Paul Boyle’s unusual imagery makes the ordinary uncomfortable.
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Roadhouse: Picturing South Africa's Ekurhuleni
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31 Mar 17
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A new photography initiative in Gauteng, South Africa.
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The fading tribes of the Omo Valley
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31 Mar 17
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This photographer documented some of the last societies left untouched by the Western world.
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Check out the musicians paving the way for the sounds of Africa
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31 Mar 17
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From Black Coffee to DJ Steloo, you won’t want to forget the names of these beatmakers.
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The otherworldly creations of Nomes Dee
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30 Mar 17
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Zambian graphic designer Nomes Dee is inspired by Afrofuturism.
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Sound of the Eye: Unique, Algorithmic Compositions by Aragorn23
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30 Mar 17
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Aragorn23 is an experimental musician, who creates algorithmic and movement-based compositions.
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Coding emotion and culture into art
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30 Mar 17
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"I try to make art that means something to people like me," says South African artist Lorenzo Plaatjies.
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SLAMP: Lights poised between aesthetics and technology
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30 Mar 17
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Italian lighting atelier SLAMP reinterprets classic Italian design with futuristic flair.
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This music video doubles as a PSA for domestic violence
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30 Mar 17
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Created for UK singer Frances’ song Grow’, the animated film addresses the isolating nature of abuse.
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Vibrant Paralympic Games ad wins Art Director’s Club of Europe award
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30 Mar 17
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The ‘We are the Superhumans’ campaign celebrates the disabled community.
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Cape Town illustrator talks local style and narrative
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29 Mar 17
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We spoke to Emerging Creative Russell Abrahams about maintaining a visual language in illustration.
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Turning spinach into organs
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29 Mar 17
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The answer to the problem of organ transplantation demand could be Popeye’s favourite vegetable.
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The Centre for the Less Good Idea
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29 Mar 17
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Visual artist William Kentridge has created a space to nurture the growth of South African artists.
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