Whether from within its own borders or abroad, African culture is a source of creative inspiration. This might include anything from colorful photography illustrating both plight and progress of the continent, to amazing fashion with roots in the villages of Kenya and Congo.
Soon the world will focus on South Africa for the World Cup, putting even more attention on the entire continent. Each of these pieces of African-inspired goods proves that Africa is a hub for creative potential and development across all industries.
Implications - After all, while many people think of Africa as being full of poverty, in reality it is actually a country rich with creative people. Each of these pieces of African-inspired goods proves that Africa is a hub for creative potential and development across all industries.
27 Pieces Of African-Inspired Creativity
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Disturbing Nollywood Photos
Pieter Hugo Captures the Reality of the Nigeria's Films
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Hypercontrast Humanitarian Photos
Brent Stirton Helps the Silent Speak
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Ethnic Runway Fashion
African-Inspired Designs Rock NY Fashion Week and Arise Magazine
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African Prefab Houses
The Abod
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Extreme Tribal Fashiontography
Herring & Herring for D Mode Magazine
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Vibrant African Couture
Vlisco Designer Textiles
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Vintage African Fashion
The Fair Trade Fashions of Suno NY Began in Africa
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Cross-Cultural Couture
Wafrica Kimonos
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Dapper Congotography
The Sapeurs Form Gentlemen Subculture in Africa
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Globally-Visible Graffiti
JR's '28 Millimetres' Project Can Be Seen From Space
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African Hunting Editorials
'As Twlight Falls in the Safari' by Vogue Nippon
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Trailer Park Penthouses
Luxurious Urban Campground in South Africa
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Infographic Airlines
Kulula Rebranding Applies Guidance to Airplane Exteriors
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Giraffe Manor
Hip Hotel in Kenya
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Massive Head Wrap Fashion
'Die For Me' Features African Style in Wonderland Magazine
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Romantic African Hideaways
Bilila Lodge Kempinski in Serengeti National Park
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Wild Eco Retreats
West Africa's Resort Spa Channels the African Wild
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Tribaltography
Paul Sika Exudes the Colorful and Vibrant Spirit of Africa
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Female Awareness Photography
'Women Are Heroes' Photo Art Project by JR
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Scary Seafaring Sketches
Oliver Hambsch Shows Death, Destruction and a Sense of Humor
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Second-Hand African Couture
The Kilakitu Kenyan Cowboy Collection Uses 'Real' Models
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Trashy Wildlife Safaris
Kenyan Artists Use Recycled Materials to Build Sculptures of Animals
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Reverse Graffiti Freeways
Dutch Ink Scrubs the Street Artistically Clean
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African Beach Calligraphy
Andrew Van Der Merwe's Temporal Collection of Carvings
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Ethnic Bling
De Beers Launches Amulet Collection
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Bookmobiles Of A Different Breed
Animals As Mobile Libraries
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Wildlife Fashion Editorials
‘Into the Wild' Features Union's Winter 2010 Collect
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Colorful Patchwork Collab Sneakers
KSENIASCHNAIDER and adidas Unveil the Sambae Sneaker
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Reebok Launches the ‘Create What Makes You’ Collection
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Dynamic Upcycled Art Exhibitions
Hamed Ouattara Presents the Bolibana Show at Friedman Benda
Creative-Focused Sportswear Campaigns
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African Diaspora-Inspired Workwear
Tremairn Emory and Sky High Farm Launch 'Black Foods' Capsule
Hip Hop Fashion Exhibitions
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On-the-Road Fashion Shows
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Diverse African Doll Collections
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Reggae-Inspired Spring Fashion
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Artist-Inspired Dynamic Basketballs
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Givenchy and Alkaine work on the Spring/Summer 2023 Line
African-Collab Low-Cut Sneakers
The Shelflife Air Jordan 2 Sneaker is Detailed with Contrast
Sporty Upcycled Vintage Collections
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Moleskine Adds New Designs to the 3 Artists, 3 Countries Series
Rapper-Starred Fall Fashion Campaigns
Mallet London Taps Ghetts for Local Legends Campaign
Textile Fashion Exhibitions
New Order of Fashion Presents Regeneration: Fashion From The Ground Up
Cityscape-Inspired Artful Textiles
ambar and Camille Walala Join Forces on a Knitted Collection
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Jean Toutitou Joins Himself for A.P.C.'s 35th Anniversary
Nautical-Themed Spring Runways
Jawara Alleyne Presents the New SS24 Capsule in London
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Newspaper-Inspired Apparel Collections
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Pattern-Heavy Fashion Collections
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African Culture-Honoring Chair Designs
Jomo Tariku Designs the Dynamic Kungdung Pembe Chair
Mountain Atelope-Inspired Chairs
Jomo Tariku Unveils New Seating Designs at the Wexler Gallery
Sustainable Artist-Inspired Shoes
Cariuma Presents a New Series of Sneakers Inspired by Van Gogh
Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions
Threadwork: Women Redefining Fiber Arts Opens at Saatchi
Iconic Artist-Adorned Jeans Lines
The Lee x Jean-Michel Basquiat Capsule is Effortlessly Stylish
Racism-Combatting Handbag Designs
Grey Brazil Has Designed the Anti-Racist Handbag
Collaborative Global Fashion Capsules
Lee and The Brooklyn Circus Partner to Tell "A Fresh Tale"
West Africa-Honoring Collaborative Fashion
LABRUM and GUINNESS Join Forces on a Summer Capsule
Retro Football-Inspired Capsules
adidas Presents the World Cup Collection Celebrating Football
Vibrantly Artful Graphic Collections
Sabine Finkenauer Joins Merimekko on a New Capsule
London-Inspired Sporty Campaigns
Nike Presents the Pulse of London Campaign Honoring the City
Large Structural Ceramic Lamps
Olivia Xognet Draws Inspiration from her Move to Vallauris
Evolved Vibrant Graffiti Art
Jan Kaláb Showcases The Evolution of His Bright Artwork
60s British-Themed Fall Fashion
Florence Black Celebrates Vintage British Culture for FW22
African-Inspired Vegan Cuisine
Afrobeat Kitchen Cooks Up Vegan African Dishes in Parkdale
Heritage-Honoring Minimal Fashion
QASIMI Unveils its New Collection for the SS24 Season
Graphic-Heavy Embroidered Streetwear
Corteiz Presents a Look at the its Latest Capsule of Apparel
Asia-Honoring Artisanal Handmade Designs
IKEA Presents its MÄVINN Collection Celebrates Asia
Digital City-Inspired Art Works
New Digital Art is on Display in Grand Central Station
Afro-Luxe 90s-Inspired Purses
Orijin Culture Recently Relaunched the Beloved Medallion Bag
Avant-Garde Fall Apparel
Ahiri's F/W '23 Collection is a Fusion of Timeless Elegance & Modern Edge
Basketball-Inspired Fashion Lines
The PUMA x Rhuigi Capsule Draws Inspiration from NYC Basketball
Artist-Crafted Upcycled Fashion Collections
Noel Mercado Launches the 'Earth Tones' Capsule
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Nicholas Daley Unveils the Anasi Rhythm Capsule for FW24
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Mohamed El-Haddad Designs the El Nahla Stool
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Recycling Beauty at Fondazione Prada is a Remarkable Study
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FLANNELS X London Launches an Immersive Beyoncé Exhibition
Aluminum-Wrapped Sportswear Store
Oshinowo Studio Designs the New adidas Store in Lagos
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Grass Root-Made Sculptural Wearables
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Journey-Inspired Fall-Ready Fashion
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African Culture-Inspired Vases
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Cultural Heritage-Themed Exhibitions
nendo sees Kyoto Displays Artful Pieces of Japanese Craft
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Olafur Eliasson Designs the Shadows Travelling Installation
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Craft Prize Artful Exhibitions
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Conor Hacon Designs a New Capsule for Common Design
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