"I wanted to think about how fashion designers — particularly 20th- and 21st-century fashion designers — are using their artistic practice to define what it means to be a Black citizen in this international world." – Elizabeth Way, curator of "Africa’s Fashion Diaspora"
Madame Willi Posey, who taught acclaimed multimedia artist Faith Ringgold to sew, used fashion to craft her own narrative in Harlem. Now, designers across the African diaspora are using their creations to reclaim cultural heritage and reshape the narrative of identity and the future itself.
Seriously can’t wait to see how this FIT NYT exhibition brings these powerful stories to life.
"Pre-pandemic I founded my first company, Genetic Intelligence, on the vision of using AI to create new medicines based on the genetic code. Happy to share that Genetic Intelligence (now Genetic Leap) has partnered with Eli Lilly to further this vision in a deal valued at 409M USD." Dr eMalick Njie
Couldn't be more proud or hopeful as my brilliant friend works to create a better healthcare future through AI with Ecotone. This is the potential of Afrofuturistic vision to create a better world for all of us.
Listen to his fascinating story + reach out to inquire about open positions and investment opps in the comment link.
"Explore the intersection of tradition and technology - this compelling collection delves into Ìtàn’s inaugural year of curatorial work, focusing primarily on Nigerian artists and the rich tapestry of West African art."
"The First Year of Ìtàn’s West African Art Curation" by @juujuumama gorgeously showcases extraordinary Nigerian art that has been truly eye opening for me. Order ⬇️
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"Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing." - Helen Keller
Steer towards risks, crash into the rewards.
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