Daniel Kaluuya – the man of the moment
Uganda-born actor Daniel Kaluuya hit the big one when he won this year’s Oscar as Best Supporting Actor for his powerful performance in the film Judas and the Black Messiah. Profile by Gail Collins.
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Golden age is dawning for African films, says Ben Amadasun of Netflix
Ben Amadasun of Netflix explains why this could be the much-longed-for turning point for African filmmaking.
Is this the start of the golden age of African films?
Gail Collins takes a journey through the history of African films and considers the future awaiting this flourishing industry.
10 best African films streaming on Netflix
From Queen Sono (2020) to Cairo Station (1958), Michael Renouf reviews 10 of the excellent African films currently streaming on Netflix.
Kia Henda returns with his monumental The Fortress
For the 2019 edition of the 1-54 Courtyard Sculpture Commission, Kiluanji Kia Henda has been selected for his evocative work, The Fortress.
A dive into the deep blue of the indigo tradition
Among 1-54’s special projects, Blue Cloth features traditional batik techniques and indigo dyes from the ancient artistic heritage of the West African.