Since the stunning exhibition and book "Gentlement of Bacongo" by Daniele Tamagni curated by Trolley Books in London back in 2009, I had the pleasure to connect with the world of the Sapeurs in Congo.
Gentlement of Bacongo photo: Daniele Tamagni
Gentlement of Bacongo photo: Daniele Tamagni
Gentlement of Bacongo photo: Daniele Tamagni
Gentlement of Bacongo photo: Daniele Tamagni
Gentlement of Bacongo photo: Daniele Tamagni
In the city of Brazzaville a little group of men are sharing a real passion for fashion and style.
They became so popular that the latest Guinness campaign "Made of more" - a celebration of people with character - has been shot in Congo. We can watch online the campaign and documentary.
Yesterday, in the evening, I had a chance to attend an interesting conference at Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome. Adachiara Zevi, Art historian and Architect, was introducing the work of American artist Sol LeWitt. This conversation was offered in conjunction with the exhibition "Empire State, art in New York today" . Mrs Zevi not only had the chance to be the last one to interview the artist, but she also curated a recent exhibition at Museo Madre (Napoli), "Sol LeWitt. The artist and his artists". Adachiara Zevi Art historian and architect Adachiara Zevi, who penned the first collection of essays by and on Sol LeWitt as well as producing a recent book devoted to Wall Drawings in Italy, will be introducing her audience to the work and thought of this American artist - the man behind a revolution in artistic vocabulary without which it is impossible to understand today's art - and to his unique approach to conceptual art. ...
This morning a good friend sent me this amazing picture. A wonderful day always begins with a great breakfast! Joe Strummer (in a pub in London, April 1978) is enjoying his cup of coffee or tea??
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