5 articles tagged with african art
When I told colleagues I was heading to Kinshasa to explore contemporary African art, I got more than a few raised eyebrows. But here's what I've learned through years of traveling to unexpected destinations: the places that challenge you most...
The first time I stepped foot in Kinshasa, it felt like diving into an undiscovered coral reef—vibrant, complex, and pulsing with life beneath the surface. As someone who's spent more time tracking athletes than artistic movements, the Democratic Republic of...
The cacophony of Kinshasa hits you like a symphony of organized chaos—motorcycle taxis weaving through traffic, vibrant fabric vendors calling out prices, and the unmistakable rhythms of Congolese rumba floating through the air. This sprawling metropolis on the banks of...
The rhythmic clack of wooden looms echoes through the valleys of Teyateyaneng, or 'T.Y.' as locals affectionately call it, creating a percussion that resonates with my producer's ear. This small town in northern Lesotho might be overlooked on most travelers'...
When I first landed in Dakar last December, the warm Atlantic breeze carried notes of mbalax music and the scent of thieboudienne that instantly told me I'd found somewhere special. After five years of exploring European cities from my Paris...