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From a giant 3D mural in France and a virtual trade show to an interactive cooking initiative and locally made planters, these are the top VISI picks of the week series – week 340.
1. Leon Keer’s Safe House Mural
The latest project by Dutch artist Leon Keer, well known for his large-scale 3D murals, sees him cover the side of a housing complex in Morlaix, France, in larger-than-life gift wrap. Entitled Safe House, the gold-wrapped gift symbolises the importance and safety of a space to call your own. The artwork was created as part of the MX29 Graffiti Tour, organised by Les Ateliers du Graff.
Image credit: Leon Keer via streetpainting3d.com
2. Nosh To Raise Dosh
Nosh To Raise Dosh is a local initiative organised by Not Just a Comb, headed up by designer and creative director Hamzeh Al Farahneh, together with Partners in Dosh, to support FoodFlow. The concept is to provide comfort and relief to hungry families by combining outreach and creativity. The free bi-weekly newsletter provides inspiring recipes, bringing families together over food, while raising money for FoodFlow. Every five subscriptions helps feed a family for a week. To subscribe and find out more, visit notjustacomb.com or follow @notjustacreator on Instagram.
Image courtesy of notjustacomb.com
3. Lashongwe Designs
Gauteng-based design brand Lashongwe Designs has broadened its contemporary African jewellery offering to include locally-inspired home decor. The brand’s Mahlangu range includes planters, scented candle holders, bags and bangles.
Images courtesy of lashongwedesigners.co.za
4. Paintings by Artist Welcome Danca
Making use of oil, acrylic and charcoal, KwaZulu-Natal-born artist Welcome Danca uses his art to explore his memories of growing up in rural areas as a child. For queries, email welcome.danca@gmail.com.
Sisters
Thokozani Mthiyane
Watching The Box
Images courtesy of Welcome Danca
5. Virtual IHGF Delhi Trade Fair
You can browse home, fashion, lifestyle and textile products online at the IHGF Delhi Fair, which will run virtually from 13–18 July 2020. This international trade show features over 1 500 suppliers. Registration is free to the event, here.
Images courtesy of ihgfdelhifair.in
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