My African Aesthetic
This podcast is part of My African Aesthetic.
On this Podcast, we shed light on the central and important roles Africans themselves have had, have and will have in creating sustainable neighborhoods and communities around the globe.
Our work centers African Aesthetics, African design philosophy and placemaking. We do this through dialogue, project work, research, documentation and education.
This podcast features thoughtful, constructive and reflective conversations with architects, artists, curators, designers, creatives, activists, innovators, community leaders and African design enthusiasts.
We hope this podcast helps you expand and deepen your knowledge on African aesthetics, African design philosophy and placemaking and its role in creating inclusive and sustainable communities in Africa and beyond.
https://www.myafricanaesthetic.com/
My African Aesthetic
Reflections on Season 2_Eunice Nanzala Schumacher and Penina Acayo Laker
On this episode; co-hosts; Eunice N Schumacher and Penina Acayo Laker start off this seasons recap on a high note and share highlights and lessons learned from an amazing group of practitioners this season: Architects (Tosin Oshinowa, Jesse Tukacungurwa), Graphic Designers and researchers and educators (Tapiwa Matsinde, Henry Mainsah) and revolutionary design thinking enthusiast changing the game (Ateh Nkem Atabong). Many thanks to all our gusets!
- Our first article is out in Uganda´s architectural journal by the Uganda Society of Architects (USA)
- Our very own; Penina Acayo Laker has co-authored a book; “The Black Experience in Design: Identity, Expression & Reflection . She briefly shares about the book and her experience on this book.
- We celebrate and congratulate on architect Francis Kere on his achievement, the first African to win a Pritzker Architecture Prize (It’s about time!!!)
- Podcast collaborations and “Spin offs” are underway!
- Our website is live and will be a place you will want to keep your eyes out for as we document upcoming collaborative projects with some of our guests.
- Netflix celebrates African talent in new documentary series
Made by Design.
Highlight publications.
Fashion Illustration Africa Paperback – November 2, 2016
Author: Tapiwa Matsinde
https://www.atelier55design.com/
Contemporary Design Africa Paperback – Illustrated, June 2, 2015
Author: Tapiwa Matsinde
https://www.atelier55design.com/
The Black Experience in Design- Identity, Expression & Reflection
Authors: Anne H. Berry, Kareem Collie, Penina Acayo Laker, Lesley-Ann Noel, Jennifer Rittner, Kelly Walters
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