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Friday Notes

Kuukuwa Manful
Kuukuwa Manful

African Architecture: ‘A First Draft Is a First Draft’ Kuukuwa Manful’s First Draft

Ghanaian architect, Kuukuwa Manful, hopes her work re-evaluates the discourse and study of African architecture: ‘I hope my work reframes how we talk about and study architecture across the continent through a concept I call unformalization. I want to challenge dichotomies around formal and informal architecture by arguing that many African architectures were deliberately unformalized.’

https://republic.com.ng/february-march-2023/first-draft-kuukuwa-manful/


Film: Brian Tyree Henry Makes It Look Easy

Brian Tyree Henry Makes It Look Easy
The ‘Causeway’ actor may not be the favorite heading into Sunday’s Oscars, but that doesn’t change the truth: that in 2022, no one was better on the big or small screen

Fashion: Dover Street Market London Taps Stüssy for New Collaborative "Chapter Pack"

Dover Street Market London Taps Stüssy for New Collaborative “Chapter Pack”
Available in the DSM store in London now.

2024 Sneaker Releases

Apr
08
adidas Sambas x Lionel Messi x Inter Miami

adidas Sambas x Lionel Messi x Inter Miami

Lionel Messi's collaboration with Adidas Sambas, inspired by his time with Inter Miami, presents a captivating blend of style, performance,
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Apr
08
Bode x Nike Astro Grabber

Bode x Nike Astro Grabber

The latest collaboration between Bode and Nike centered around the re-release of the Astro Grabber, a shoe with a rich
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Feb
08
Bodega x Saucony "Jaunt Woven"

Bodega x Saucony "Jaunt Woven"

The Bodega x Saucony Jaunt Woven is a testament to the fusion of aesthetic appeal and functional design. It's a
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Jan
29
Travis Scott x Jordan Jumpman Jack "University Red" and "Sail"

Travis Scott x Jordan Jumpman Jack "University Red" and "Sail"

The Travis Scott x Jordan Jumpman Jack "University Red" and "Sail" colorways are slated for release in the Spring and
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Jan
25
Air Jordan 5 "Black Cat" 2024 Release: A Coveted Release for Sneaker Enthusiasts

Air Jordan 5 "Black Cat" 2024 Release: A Coveted Release for Sneaker Enthusiasts

View this post on Instagram A post shared by zSneakerHeadz (@zsneakerheadz) Sneaker culture is excited as the iconic Air Jordan
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Jan
22
Air Jordan 5 SE "Sail"

Air Jordan 5 SE "Sail"

The Air Jordan 5 SE "Sail," set to release in April 2024, is a highly anticipated addition to the Jordan Brand's Special Edition (SE) range.
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Apr
25
Air Jordan 5 ‘Olive’ Returning Spring 2024

Air Jordan 5 ‘Olive’ Returning Spring 2024

2024 will feature the release of the Air Jordan 5 "Olive" in of Army Olive, Solar Orange, and Black. Air
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