What’s out Addis Arts and Culture
Meskel, celebrated annually on September 27 (or 28 during leap years), is one of Ethiopia’s most treasured religious holidays. Rooted in centuries of tradition, the festival commemorates the discovery of the True Cross by Empress Helena, mother of Roman Emperor Constantine, in the 4th century. “Meskel” means “cross” in Ge’ez, and the holiday honors this […]
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Is Architecture Losing Its Soul? Across the globe, architecture and design are increasingly dominated by a sterile, overly simplified aesthetic. What once was a meaningful minimalist movement has now become a shortcut—repeated, replicated, and reproduced at speed. Under pressure to build faster and cheaper, developers and designers are leaning on templated forms that lack context,
HAHO Animation Studio is a privately held animation studio in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia that specializes in 2D and 3D animation, visual effects (VFX), and branding. It offers 2D and 3D animation classes through the Creative Hub located across from Wabe Shebelle Hotel near Mexico Square. By the end of the course, students will be linked
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What if our buildings could breathe, our interiors could bloom, and our built environments could pulse with life? In Addis Ababa’s rapidly evolving architecture, biophilic design offers a transformative vision—one where nature isn’t merely decorative but woven into the very fabric of our structures. This approach goes beyond aesthetics. By integrating natural elements—living walls, water
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A Weekend Art Extravaganza where Art Meets Heart Join us in celebrating 20 years of artistic brilliance at The Big Art Sale, a vibrant two-day event showcasing an extensive array of paintings, prints, sculptures, and photographs! This year, over 200 talented local Ethiopian artists will display their work under a grand tent at the Hilton Addis
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‘Affini’, an epic Ethiopian film, is making history as the first of its kind to be screened twice at the prestigious New African Film Festival (NAFF) in the USA. It’s a culture-centered film made with modern filmmaking techniques, ensuring that its message of justice and reconciliation resonates not only in Ethiopia but around the world.
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KIKUNDI Gallery is a vibrant space dedicated to celebrating creativity and innovation. It offers high-quality printing and framing services while serving as a platform for talented digital artists. With a focus on both emerging and established creators, KIKUNDI enriches its collection with unique perspectives that enhance artistic expression. The gallery promotes collaboration and engagement through
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“A product is glorified and embraced by the individual elements that make it whole.” Design, at its core, is an expression of intent—a reflection of the designer’s thoughts and choices. True creativity does not always lie in polished perfection but in the raw honesty of materials and construction. The decision to leave certain imperfections exposed
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Cascara, meaning “husk” in Spanish, is the dried outer skin of coffee cherries. While coffee beans are the most valued part of the fruit, cascara has been traditionally used to brew a flavorful and nutritious tea-like beverage. This drink is popular in coffee-growing regions and offers a naturally sweet, fruity taste with hints of spice.
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Ethiopian-American furniture designer, Jomo Tariku grew up in Kenya; he sketched pictures of unique furniture that his diplomat father brought home from his trips around Africa. What nurtured a love of these objects led him to become a furniture maker. Whilst attending university in the USA, he discovered that international design magazines focused mainly on
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