From Timbuktu to Oumou
Of course I managed to miss most of the 19th edition of the African Film Festival in Milano this year. I had only planned on picking up a copy of the catalogue and heading off when I found myself transfixed in front of a projection on a wall:
On arriving at the flat, and without knowing [...]
Palesa Mokubung is Brutally Black.
Mansho is Sesotho for “Brutally Black”. It is also a label run by S.A designer Palesa Mokubung. Mantsho first caught my attention 2004 with a collection that was “inspired by the Apostolic Church Women’s demeanor and dress code“.
Her recent show at SA fashion week 2009 set me off on a net-stalking binge, and by the [...]
I love the blink blink
Ever since his presentation in Berlin last year, I have been paying attention to Garth Johnson (Extreme Craft) and his serious obsession with all things wierd, wonderful and handmade. Inspired by Rüdiger Schlömer´s knitting meet-ups for his Schalala! project and the bitchers over at what not to crochet my fascination with making and tinkering grew. [...]
Fongkong fun
Perhaps it´s the Fonkong stunt they pulled that won me over.
Could it be the brainy and beautiful coloured range cover shot that speaks to me ?
I don´t know. I just Love Jozi….
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