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05 July 2023
Renowned Architect David Adjaye Faces Allegations of Sexual Harassment and Misconduct
Adjaye faces sexual harassment allegations made by three former employees.
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Arts + Culture
13 May 2019
Photos: Inside Ghana's First-Ever National Pavilion at the Venice Biennale
The "Ghana Freedom" pavilion, designed by David Adjaye is the first of its kind at the international art exhibition and features the works of six prominent Ghanaian artists.
News
05 April 2019
Hugh Masekela Is Being Honored With a Memorial Pavilion Designed by David Adjaye
The pavilion and garden, spearheaded by the artists's family will honor the South African legend's Pan-African spirit.
Op-Ed
20 May 2017
Weekend Read: The Terrible Optics of Becoming a Black Knight
This op-ed asks, "What does it mean for David Adjaye to kneel before Prince William?"
Arts + Culture
19 May 2017
A Knight's Tale: Social Media Responses to David Adjaye's Knighting
Read some of the social media messages we received in response to David Adjaye's knighting.
News
13 March 2017
This Ghanaian Art Historian is Creating a 54-Volume Encyclopedia on African Culture
Nana Oforiatta-Ayim's "Cultural Encyclopedia Project" will chronicle historical and contemporary art, music and literature from each African country.
Design
25 January 2017
Superstar Architect Sir David Adjaye on His Magnum Opus 'Adjaye, Africa, Architecture'
The British-Ghanaian architect behind the new National Museum of African American History and Culture wants to dispel misconceptions about African architecture.
Arts + Culture
30 June 2015
The African King Of Pinterest: Re-Visualizing The Continent Through Color
"The African King of Pinterest," William Chitangala, shares his ideas on color as a concept for reimagining and redefining the Continent.
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