{"id":192905,"date":"2022-02-01T10:31:20","date_gmt":"2022-02-01T15:31:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interiordesign.net\/?post_type=id_news&p=192905"},"modified":"2022-12-21T12:59:37","modified_gmt":"2022-12-21T17:59:37","slug":"honoring-black-history-month","status":"publish","type":"id_news","link":"https:\/\/interiordesign.net\/designwire\/honoring-black-history-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Honoring Black History Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\n
\"Mmanwu
Mmanwu is an armchair made by master artisans out of Aso Oke fabric, wood and foam. It is a unique piece that can be ordered from contemporary African craft specialists Aga Concept in Lagos. Photography by Aga Concept.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n

February 1, 2022<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n

Honoring Black History Month<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

In honor of Black History Month, the Interior Design<\/em> team is spotlighting the narratives, works, and craft traditions of Black architects, designers, and creatives. See our full coverage here, including interviews with industry innovators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 Black Designers on Pushing the Industry Forward<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Jade<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here, four Black designers speak candidly about their experiences in the industry, touching on their challenges and successes with an eye toward a brighter future. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 Questions with… Mimi Shodeinde<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Mimi<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mimi Shodeinde talks with Interior Design<\/em> about her fluid and sophisticated to approach to design that gives form and function equal stature. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nandipha Mntambo\u2019s Furniture Blurs Human and Animal Forms in a New Show at Capetown\u2019s Southern Guild<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Nandipha<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTranscending Instinct,\u201d is Nandipha Mntambo’s first solo show for Cape Town\u2019s Southern Guild gallery, on view through April 8, stretches her expertise into the realm of functional sculpture. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 Questions with\u2026 Stephen Slaughter<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Stephen<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Get to know Stephen Slaughter, the educator known for weaving together architecture, social engagement, and urban advancement. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Artist Shantell Martin\u2019s Meditative Line Work Expands to Winterwear and the Boston Ballet<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Shantell<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Shantell Martin has expanded her work to winter wear with North Face and choreography for the Boston Ballet. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yinka Ilori Enlivens a Caf\u00e9 at the Superblue Gallery in Miami With Wallcoverings Informed by Nigerian Parables<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Yinka<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Yinka Ilori’s permanent installation at Blue Rider, the caf\u00e9 at immersive art gallery Superblue that debuted during Design Miami in December, creates memorable moments for visitors. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 Questions with… Willie Cole<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Willie<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Artist Willie Cole talks about his work with reclaimed materials, notably shoes, and his latest collaboration with fashion label Comme des Gar\u00e7ons. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 Questions with… Mac Collins<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Mac<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Artist and designer Mac Collins, winner of the Saltzman prize, discusses how his work explores identity, culture, and heritage. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Artist Helina Metaferia Celebrates Black Women Activists in Two Solo Shows<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Helina<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Ethiopian-American artist Helina Metaferia is set to showcase mixed media collages at an upcoming exhibition in Brookline, Massachusetts. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Black Artists and Designers Guild Teams Up With Pottery Barn on New Line of Home Accents<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"BADG<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Black Artists and Designers Guild and Pottery Barn team up to create a collection of homeware, accents, and textiles showcasing the beauty of Black joy. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 Questions With\u2026 Nina Cooke John<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Nina<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Architect and educator Nina Cooke John speaks candidly about juggling responsibilities, realizing her first built public artwork, and the importance of active participation in civic life. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Black Makers Showcase Their Personal Narratives in These Eye-Catching Product Designs<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Bradley<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

From bold wallcoverings to meditative rugs, these products reflect the heritages, travels, and childhood memories of their makers. R<\/a>e<\/a>ad more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Invites Viewers to Reflect on Community and Hope in Afrofuturist Period Room<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Metropolitan<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Metropolitan Museum of Art hosts the \u201cBefore Yesterday We Could Fly: An Afrofuturist Period Room.\u201d The long-term installation artfully blends a fabricated 19th-century domestic interior with new acquisitions from contemporary artists and designers such as Ini Archibong and Tourmaline. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 Questions With\u2026 Titi Ogufere, Founder of Design Week Lagos<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Titi<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Titi Ogufere offers insights into the beginnings of Design Week Lagos, African design traditions, and her recent project with Netflix. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 Questions With\u2026 Rich Mnisi<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Rich<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Rich Mnisi chats about his pivot from fashion to furniture design, as well as his debut solo exhibition. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 Questions with… David Brown<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"David<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

David Brown discusses church acoustics, the difference between the available and the vacant in urban design, and the possibilities of the temporary. Read more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Malene Barnett Teams Up With Lulu and Georgia on Wallcovering Line Inspired by the Sea<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Malene<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A closer look at artist-activist Malene Barnett’s Kindred line for Lulu and Georgia, which translates her intricate hand-built clay sculptures and vessels into standout wallpaper. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Venus Williams\u2019s Firm V Starr Honors Women in Debut Product Collaboration With Wolf-Gordon<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Sonya<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In case you missed it, Venus Williams’s firm V Starr launched its first-ever product collaboration last year: Muse, an upholstery line with Wolf-Gordon that celebrates the power of women. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n