aKAZI.ATL's Philosophy
is Curating the "And."

Art + Community

Design + Innovation

The Continent + The Diaspora

The Global Stage + Atlanta

Welcome + Belonging

This summer Atlanta turns its gaze outwards and invites the world in - as it hosts the FIFA Soccer World Cup. And in the inverse of what aKAZI normally does - we plan to focus on the ATL and project what our host city and region means to us in an exhibition entitled:

This is Somewhere:
Atlanta & NOLA

We will show The Vibe: Capturing the extraordinary shimmer in the mundane - encouraging residents to really see their environment while giving World Cup visitors a visual map of two iconic southern cities’ souls beyond the tourist traps. The exhibition will feature large and medium sized framed limited print editions as well as smaller unframed works that can be purchased as souvenirs of Atlanta and NOLA.

This is Somewhere: ATL and NOLA will feature the works of two wonderful photographers: Craig Lou of This is Somewhere YouTube fame and our very own Iman Sebunya in her deep and intentional photography of the city we all love: NOLA.

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Meanwhile aKAZI continues to permanently curate contemporary and innovative art and design from the creative hubs on the African Continent, such as Dakar, Accra, Lagos, Johannesburg and Maputo right here in Atlanta's Sweet Auburn District. At 364 Auburn Ave we have created an intentional space for Atlanta to meet the Continent. Our exhibitions and events seek to present a holistic vision of all the creativity and energy that abounds on the Continent.

Akazi in the press

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