Sharing insightful perspectives on culture, identity and creativity

Yinka Ilori, a Nigerian-British artist, seated in front of colorful geometric panels and yellow upcycled containers. Known for vibrant, narrative-driven art, he integrates Nigerian traditions and upcycled furniture into his designs.

Insights is our journal spotlighting thought-provoking work in art, photography, and design. It is an evolving and kaleidoscopic exploration of how creatives from our collaborations, exhibitions, and networks interpret and reflect upon the complexities of our global reality.

From examinations of identity and culture to commentaries on environmental and social issues, the featured works offer fresh, often surprising, perspectives that challenge us to question, feel, and see differently.

Featured

Namsa Leuba

Namsa Leuba explores African identity through a Western lens, creating thought-provoking photographic art.

Yinka Ilori

Yinka Ilori creates vibrant, narrative-driven art from upcycled furniture, drawing on Nigerian traditions.

Omar Victor Diop

Omar Victor Diop integrates African history with contemporary cultural commentary through his photography.

Fabrice Monteiro

Fabrice Monteiro's photography intersects environmentalism and African heritage, portraying ecological narratives.

Lien Botha

South African Lien Botha merges photography and narrative, capturing the essence of transformation and memory.

Dillon Marsh

Dillon Marsh visualizes the environmental impact of mining in South Africa through photographic art.

Osborne Macharia

Osborne Macharia brings African narratives to life, blending commercial and creative photography.

Élise Fitte-Duval

Élise Fitte-Duval offers insightful glimpses into contemporary dance and daily life in Africa.

Fatoumata Diabaté

Malian photographer Fatoumata Diabaté explores youth culture and fashion in Africa with depth and vivacity.

Tahir Carl Karmali

Tahir Carl Karmali combines digital art with found objects to create surreal imagery.

Isaac Kasamani

Isaac Kasamani, a Kenyan-born photographer, delves into Uganda's political landscape with boldness and clarity.

Antonia Steyn

Antonia Steyn, from South Africa, masterfully captures portraits and narratives, blending art with commercial photography.

Ala Kheir

Ala Kheir's photography captures the diversity of life and landscapes, reflecting a broad engagement with his surroundings.

Adeola Olagunju

Adeola Olagunju's photography merges performance art with social critique, exploring themes of resilience and identity.

Jon Riordan

Jon Riordan's photography intersects history and contemporary society, offering a deep dive into South Africa's evolving landscape.

Mpho Mokgadi

Mpho Mokgadi embraces analog photography to document personal and communal narratives, showcasing the vibrancy of South African life.

Charles Okereke

Nigerian Charles Okereke uses photography to explore themes of environmentalism and societal change.

Hélène Amouzou

Hélène Amouzou's self-portraits navigate displacement and identity, set against transient spaces.

Sydelle Willow Smith

Sydelle Willow Smith investigates migration and identity in South Africa through her documentary photography.

Jac Kritzinger

Jac Kritzinger's work provides a nuanced view of South Africa's historical and contemporary landscapes.

Mouna Karray

Tunisian photographer Mouna Karray captures the essence of confinement and liberation through her lens.