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Design
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Could we have 13 million new tiles please? The astonishing 42m rebirth of modernist masterpiece Africa Hall

Addis Ababa's Africa Hall is a landmark of African modernism, embodying postcolonial optimism and hosting the 1963 founding meeting of the Organisation of African Unity.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Architecture as Nation-Building: Modernism and Independence in Africa

Mid-20th-century African architecture adapted Modern Movement principles and technologies to local contexts, reflecting designers' efforts during decolonization.
Arts
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'It doesn't look African' - challenging stereotypes at Tate Modern

African art includes modern, conceptual, abstract movements like African Modernism and Afro-Surrealism that challenge clichés of masks and traditional sculpture.
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