Prior to my conversation with South African artist, Reggie Khumalo, who is as celebrated for his travels as he is for his art, I had seen his work. I was immediately struck by how profound each of them are, despite a perceived simplicity of appearance at first glance. Reggie is like that. On the …
Events
Some Interesting Collections from the Milan Fashion Week 2022
At the just concluded Milan Fashion Week, the collection that probably stood out the most and made the most headlines is the Gucci x Adidas collection. This may be because it is quite unusual to have a luxury fashion brand join hands with a largely sportswear brand for a major collection, but it …
Face-off for Charity: Nigeria vs International Community
Football may be the most popular sport in Nigeria, but on February 13, 2022, golf got one up on it when it brought together golfers and guests from Nigeria and the international community to the 2nd edition of the Nigeria and International Community Golf Tournament at Ikoyi Club, Lagos. As early …
Iké Udé: Nollywood Portraits puts African Beauty and Fashion on Display at the Smithsonian
This Black History month, learn more about Africa’s biggest movie industry, Nollywood via Iké Udé: Nollywood Portraits, an exhibition by the Nigerian-born multimedia artist that will be live at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art from February 5 2022 till February 2023. On display wi…
From the Editor: The Best of ASPIRE in 2021
Happy New Year!!!! May 2022 grant us all the best of life and its blessings! You might be right to say that it’s too late in the year for new year greetings, but then again…just one more from a brand you love should not be too much, right? 2021 was definitely an interesting year! We […
A-Beauty is on the Rise. The 2021 Beauty West Africa Exhibition is Proof of This
In the last three years – that is, if we’re ignoring the year of the Coronavirus 2020 – BtoB Events Ltd has held what can arguably be described as one of Africa’s biggest beauty exhibitions. Dubbed the Beauty West Africa Exhibition, this year’s edition took place from November 17-19 a…
Art X Lagos 2021 is Further Proof that African Art is Valuable, Collectible and Thriving
On the global art scene, antique and contemporary Western and Asian works have dominated for the longest time. When African art is recognised, it is usually antique pieces and a few contemporary works that are put on display, leading to the notion that art from the continent is not as profitable …
Rich Mnisi balances Opposing Emotions in Nyoka, His First Solo Exhibition
What are you most scared of? What if your greatest fear is only a dark curtain you need to pry apart to reveal true beauty? What if “joy and tragedy, light and darkness, dreams and nightmares are connected” and not opposite concepts at odds with each other? These are part of the questions South A…
Visit the Jaeger-LeCoultre Exhibition and Café in Paris in Honour of the Reverso at 90
Back in the early 20th century, British polo players in India were faced with a challenge: how could they play without smashing the crystals of their timepieces? This question birthed the iconic Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso back in 1931, and now, in celebration of the 90th anniversary of this revolut…
Lagos Fashion Week Returns to the Runway… but in a New Way
After a pandemic-induced break, the annual Lagos Fashion Week is back! However, while there would be physical runway shows to celebrate the creations of designers from all over the continent, this year’s event will embrace global trends the pandemic has steered us towards while exploring possible…