random goodness, 11/15
Posted: November 15th, 2008 | Author: kamau | Filed under: fashion, music, photography | Comments Off
Screenshot of Wafrica Kimono project article on the Japan Times web site © Yuji Zendou
FASHION: Wafrica Kimono
The cultural cocktail is the brainchild of Serge Mouangue, a Tokyo-based concept- car designer for Nissan, who joined forces with Kururi, a Tokyo-based kimono- maker, to produce the traditional Japanese attire in 18 African prints sourced in markets from Nigeria to Senegal.
The Wafrica Project site here with more images and artist statement.
[kofia tip: Jamhuri Wear Gazette]
MUSIC: The Very Best: Esau Mwawamaya and Radioclit. Free download of 15-track mixtape bringing together Malawi’s “Phil Collins” and of-the-moment DJs/producers/remixers Radioclit. “Salota” [mp3 file] featuring South African art rockers BLK JKS is currently on heavy rotation here at casa forota.
Screen shot (Untitled, Boxer by Jean-Michel Basquiat) from Christie’s web site
ART: A painting (”Untitled (Boxer),” 1982) by Jean-Michel Basquiat has been sold for $13.5 million at an auction in New York City.
