Introducing a new contemporary art initiative organized by the Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa and Prologue BCW. An initiative that aims to revitalize the arts during and after COVID -19, to celebrate art and support the artists community. Iniatiated in December 2020 with “We remain Together” that showcased 53 works of 16 premier artists from different […]
What was the landscape of fashion in Ethiopia in the60s and 70s? Pleated skirts were popular in the late 50s and 60s,straight and Parimode skirts, A-shaped, flared andgathered dresses/skirts, among the modern generationto name a few. Hip-hugger skirts and pants with widebelts were stylish among the youth. The 60s was alsothe mini-skirt era. In the
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Traffic is building across the streets of Meskel Square overlooking Hyatt Regency. Not the ordinary kind, no. Drones have inhabited a spot above the hotel, causing quite a buzz. The drones are often accompanied by workers moving abruptly towards a central figure at 20 miles per hour in service of the crown. The traffic is
Aklill recently held the first of its kind rug exhibition. Aklill, meaning ‘garland crown’ in Amharic, is a company that develops ideas, products and solutions for sustainable living. The company first introduced Sheba socks in 2018. At Aklill they promote culture by designing products that are inspired by Ethiopian heritage. They support sustainability by using
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Afropian is a Panafrican brand focusing on Ethiopia as it connects to the rest of Africa. It is 100% Handmade in Africa! As a Cameroonian who calls beautiful Ethiopia home, founder and creative director Hortense Mbea wanted to bring what she has gleaned from her extensive travels on the continent back to her second home.
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BALLET JAZZ HIP HOP LYRICAL TECHNIQUE Beyond Dance Studio is the first of its kind in Ethiopia offering a wide range of kids to young adult dance classes from ballet, jazz, hip hop, technique and beyond. We as a company are committed to grow your dancers at an accelerated rate through dedication and discipline. Beyond
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La Gare was once the main railway station in Addis Ababa with its magnificent grand terminal building. En route towns grew along the railway line from Addis to Djibouti with expanded opportunities for trade that opened up. The railway The Ethio-Djibouti Railway was built in 1897–1917 and served as Ethiopia’s main transport link for many
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Bisrat Shibabaw was born in Addis Ababa in1965. She graduated in 1983 from the Addis Ababa University Alle School of Fine Arts and Design, where she also works as an Instructor. She completed her Master’s Degree at the St. Petersburg Academy of Arts in Russia.” Moonlight Sonata,” was painted while she listened to Beethoven’s composition
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A pioneer in the world of textiles, Elizabeth Kassa of Trio Craft has sadly passed away. Along with her sister Aster, she created the social enterprise of Trio Craft Ethiopia with the prime objective of generating local employment and providing sustainable skills; Trio Craft established itself as a forerunner in the production of beautiful hand
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