African Digital Art

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For some design inspiration, we take a look at some print designs from all around Africa. Creating commemorative textiles for elections and presidential visits are a common practice in Africa. Some argue that these prints were used by many African dictators to promote themselves and brainwash the masses, others argue that they are an exercise [...]

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Known for their rich culture, the Yoruba have a strong visual culture that is a source of inspiration for many digital projects. Created by a2 cest mieux, this print project showcases Yoruba culture for an exhibition for the 2008 St. Cyprian. The project includes invitations, posters, postcards and catalogs.

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For your inspiration ancient Ethiopian magical scroll.
Source: World Art Design
In Ethiopia, when people are sick or anxious, they may commission a scroll from a priest or shaman. The scrolls are drawn on goat skin or parchment paper and can be as long as the height of the person who commissions the scroll. The cleric creates [...]

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A big congratulations to African Digital Art member Berjo Mouanga on winning the 7th African film festival poster contest in Spain. The contest for  Africano festival de cine tarifa challenged artists from around the world to design a poster that would celeberate the 50th anniversary of independence in most African states. Berjo created a series [...]

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We were recently mesmerized by these bank notes from Central African Republic. We thought we’d share the notes for some print design inspiration. The notes are unique and creative with strong elements of design and use of colors providing a unique look into Central African Republic’s cultural identity. Enjoy.

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Wangechi Mutu is an African artist renowned for her haunting and dramatic female figures. An artist from Nairobi, Kenya, Mutu creates painted and collaged images of the female body offering a commentary on feminist and racial issues such as the history of women’s representation, cultural migration, global identity, colonial legacies, exoticism, and voyeuristic fascination.
Mutu’s work [...]