An extraordinary exhibition, Africa Fashion pays tribute to the creativity, ingenuity, and global influence of modern African fashion from the mid-twentieth century to the present day. With over 200 works on display, including fashion, textiles, adornment, photography, music, and film, the exhibition reveals a flourishing fashion scene as diverse and dynamic as the continent itself.
Developed by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, and presented in Melbourne in partnership with the NGV, Africa Fashion is the largest exhibition of fashions from this region in an Australian art institution to date. More than 50 designers and artists from 20 African countries are represented, from the vanguards who first gained worldwide attention, such as Kofi Ansah, Chris Seydou, and Shade Thomas-Fahm – to the newest generation of cutting-edge creatives, including Thebe Magugu, Imane Ayissi, IAMISIGO, and Lisa Folawiyo.
Arranged both chronologically and thematically, the Africa Fashion exhibition highlights the unique voices and viewpoints of Africa, along with the continent's diverse histories and cultures. Starting with the African independence and liberation era, the display showcases the significant influence of fashion, which, together with art, film, literature, and music, played a key role in the cultural revival of the 1950s and 1960s.
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Photographic portraiture, past and present, also plays a central role, in illustrating the relationship between fashion, agency, and self-representation.
The exhibition showcases the diversity and creativity of Africa's modern fashion scene through a striking array of contemporary couture, ready-to-wear, and bespoke pieces from pioneering designers, collectives, and stylists across the continent. Spanning styles from minimalist to artisanal, maximalist to narrative-driven, 'Africa Fashion' provides a snapshot of the glamour and political discourse within this internationally impactful arena.
Africa Fashion is showing at NGV International until October 6, 2024. Tickets are available now.
@blair.villanueva Visit the Africa Fashion Exhibition at the 3rd Floor of NGV International Melbourne. Available until October 2024, ticket price is $25 per adult. BTW, I wore one of my recent upcycled piece! #fypage#fypã‚·゚viral#instafashion#fashioninspo#ootdfashion#fitcheck#africafashion#africantiktok#africanfashion#creativetok#upcycling#sustainablefashion#melbourne#australia♬ original sound - Blair Villanueva
Ang gandang Africa fashion ito ,pinakita nila ang ibat ibang Collections na sobrang gaganda ang mga disenyo
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