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

Art + Community

Design + Innovation

The Continent + The Diaspora

The Global Stage + Atlanta

Welcome + Belonging

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Starting
August 24th, 2026,
aKAZI ATL is excited to show Elfreda Dali’s work in a small pilot show and we will also feature her beautiful creations at the October 1 - 4, Atlanta Art Fair.

Elfreda is a London based multidisciplinary artist working across figurative textile art wearable forms and diasporic storytelling. In her experience growing up between London and Lagos her practice is guided by the belief that cloth can hold memory, preserve identity and serve as a vessel for navigating histories.

With the intersection of cultural memory and contemporary art Elfreda’s work has been featured internationally by institutions including The V&A Museum, Royal Albert Hall, Southbank Centre London and Somerset House. She has also worked with brands and artists including UGG, Adidas and Grammy award winning Tems.

At the core of her practice is intentional craftsmanship, storytelling, and using textiles as a way to carry personal and collective histories across borders.

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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.

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Gallery visits by appointment