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27 Pieces Of African-Inspired Creativity

From Reverse Graffiti Freeways to Ethnic Runway Fashion

— March 12, 2010 — Fashion
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.
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African Beach Calligraphy
African Beach Calligraphy
Andrew Van Der Merwe's Temporal Collection of Carvings
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Giraffe Manor
Giraffe Manor
Hip Hotel in Kenya
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Bookmobiles Of A Different Breed
Bookmobiles Of A Different Breed
Animals As Mobile Libraries
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Ethnic Bling
Ethnic Bling
De Beers Launches Amulet Collection
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Reverse Graffiti Freeways
Reverse Graffiti Freeways
Dutch Ink Scrubs the Street Artistically Clean
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Wildlife Fashion Editorials
Wildlife Fashion Editorials
‘Into the Wild' Features Union's Winter 2010 Collect
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Infographic Airlines
Infographic Airlines
Kulula Rebranding Applies Guidance to Airplane Exteriors
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Female Awareness Photography
Female Awareness Photography
'Women Are Heroes' Photo Art Project by JR
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Romantic African Hideaways
Romantic African Hideaways
Bilila Lodge Kempinski in Serengeti National Park
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Scary Seafaring Sketches
Scary Seafaring Sketches
Oliver Hambsch Shows Death, Destruction and a Sense of Humor
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Globally-Visible Graffiti
Globally-Visible Graffiti
JR's '28 Millimetres' Project Can Be Seen From Space
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Trashy Wildlife Safaris
Trashy Wildlife Safaris
Kenyan Artists Use Recycled Materials to Build Sculptures of Animals
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Dapper Congotography
Dapper Congotography
The Sapeurs Form Gentlemen Subculture in Africa
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Wild Eco Retreats
Wild Eco Retreats
West Africa's Resort Spa Channels the African Wild
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Second-Hand African Couture
Second-Hand African Couture
The Kilakitu Kenyan Cowboy Collection Uses 'Real' Models
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Trailer Park Penthouses
Trailer Park Penthouses
Luxurious Urban Campground in South Africa
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Tribaltography
Tribaltography
Paul Sika Exudes the Colorful and Vibrant Spirit of Africa
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Massive Head Wrap Fashion
Massive Head Wrap Fashion
'Die For Me' Features African Style in Wonderland Magazine
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Hypercontrast Humanitarian Photos
Hypercontrast Humanitarian Photos
Brent Stirton Helps the Silent Speak
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African Hunting Editorials
African Hunting Editorials
'As Twlight Falls in the Safari' by Vogue Nippon
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Cross-Cultural Couture
Cross-Cultural Couture
Wafrica Kimonos
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Vintage African Fashion
Vintage African Fashion
The Fair Trade Fashions of Suno NY Began in Africa
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African Prefab Houses
African Prefab Houses
The Abod
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Ethnic Runway Fashion
Ethnic Runway Fashion
African-Inspired Designs Rock NY Fashion Week and Arise Magazine
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Vibrant African Couture
Vibrant African Couture
Vlisco Designer Textiles
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Extreme Tribal Fashiontography
Extreme Tribal Fashiontography
Herring & Herring for D Mode Magazine
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Disturbing Nollywood Photos
Disturbing Nollywood Photos
Pieter Hugo Captures the Reality of the Nigeria's Films
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