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In the Fair Highlights from Forbes! @forbes Othello De’Souza-Hartley’s WITHIN installation with lubugo and photographic prints on bark cloth paper. Joanne Shurvell @joshurvell writes: “The threads interrupt the photographs, drawing the eye to the rough grain of the cloth and the contrast between its organic surface and the precision of the printed imagery.” Find the link to the full article in our bio. DM for full catalogue and available works. @othellodesouzahartley
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“Each artwork tells a story, holds a memory, or preserves a disappearing truth.” -Piloya Irene The Special Project we presented @154artfair in Somerset House. Our Canvas Grows From the Soil, curated by @karablackmore, was a space filled with all artworks made from bark. The material is called Lubugo, Tenga or Kyenkyen. It is a textile and fiber imbued with a deep cultural knowledge systems. In recent years there has been a boom in its use as a locally available medium to, paint, print, adorn, mount and sculpt. Do you know artists working with this material? We now have a list of 29 artists from Africa and the African diaspora who are turning to this natural fibre as a material for contemporary art creation. For this London debut we presented @piloyairene88 @gloria.kiconco @fredkatomutebi and @othellodesouzahartley
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Got a press invitation for @154artfair so I took a train to London. First I met up with @jacqueenline1 of @africafashionguide who gave me my first speaking gig in 2018, after I went to the recently opened expo of Sanlé Sory at @thephotographersgallery where I bought way too many books. I hopped on a lime bike and took my time at 1-54. So many dope works, so many amazing people. 8 hours well spent.
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1-54 is always a delight and a highlight of Frieze Week. Here are a few artworks that caught my eye. The fair is on until Sunday at Somerset House.
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INSIDE H120 — SHOOT BTS_03 A glimpse behind the scenes. Quick cuts, unexpected moments and a closer look at the people and pieces behind our latest shoot. From fittings to final looks — captured at H120. More to come. #H120 #Hackney120 #InsideH120 #BehindTheScenes #LondonFashion Photography @217nk Model @elsiesouthern @chloeezk @othellodesouzahartley
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Still from teaser for editorial portrait of artist Othello De’Souza-Hartley and his exploration of the parallels between skin and architectural surfaces – how both hold memory, history and resilience; the marks that time leaves behind; finding meaning in the shadows and beauty in imperfection. Introduced as part of the artist’s participation in the Special Projects Programme at @154artfair, the full film is scheduled for release in 2027. 🔗 Full details via the link in bio. — Othello De’Souza-Hartley’s Exhibit @ 1-54: 📍Booth W12 16th – 18th October, 2026 West Wing, Somerset House, London @borderlandsarts Teaser Credits Artist: @othellodesouzahartley Producer & Director: @francescacastelbuono Exec Producer: @grey__moth Director of Photography: @pablorojodop Fashion Designer: @olubiyithomas Editor: @giulio_gobbetti Production & Camera Assistant: @chander_r #OthelloDeSouzaHartley #154ArtFair #SomersetHouse #ContemporaryAfricanArt #FriezeWeek
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So excited to make our London debut @154artfair in their Special Projects. 📍 Booth W12 15th – 18th October, 2026 West Wing, Somerset House, London Borderlands Art, a woman led gallery that engages artists and themes of environment and social impact, presents Our Canvas Grows From The Soil. Linking practices between Uganda and Ghana, the works are all made from the medium of barkcloth (lubugo, tenga, kyenkyen). In the display filled exclusively with barkcloth artworks, Fred Mutebi brings his new practice of working on tenga canvas. Gloria Kiconco and Piloya Irene will present sculptural zines, poetic pages, and textiles that come from forest-embedded installations. Othello De’Souza-Hartley shares his series that uses barkcloth as a canvas for photographic printing and textured painting, marking a diasporic site of connection across place and identity. These artists work against conventional painting methods and instead use barkcloth as a point of communion between contemporary social practice and ancestral material practices. @piloyairene88 @gloria.kiconco @othellodesouzahartley @fredkatomutebi VIP and Press Preview:
Thursday 15 October, 11:00 – 19:00 Public and VIP Opening:
Friday 16 October, 11:00 – 19:00
Saturday 17 October, 11:00 – 19:00
Sunday 18 October, 11:00 – 18:00 📍 Booth W12 16th – 18th October, 2026 West Wing, Somerset House, London
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"Represent" Atlanta Art Fair was a great experience of Art, Phenomenal People, and Inspiration. The Curators did their things by maximizing the visual presents of these great Artist. Vibes were excellent and environment was cooking 🍳... I Want to say thanks to all Artist, Curators, Galleries, and event personnel for giving us another memorable experience. 🫡 🫡 🫡
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Our Booth for Atlanta Art Fair is a story about materials. From kyenkyen, to lubugo, to cotton, to rubber, to paper. The group presentation takes collectors on a journey from the DR Congo, to Uganda, to Ghana, to Benin and across the globe to the UK. One more day to wow Atlanta audiences with the rich storytelling from Africa and the diaspora. @studioalexandrekyungu_ @studio_gaelmaski @charity.atukunda @piloyairene88 @othellodesouzahartley @laeila.iyabo.adjovi 📍Booth A10 Pullman Yards, 225 Rogers Street Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30317
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H120 MEN’S COLLECTION A closer look at menswear at H120. Independent designers, distinctive silhouettes and pieces selected through the H120 eye. Swipe through to discover the looks and designers. Selected pieces available in store. DM us for availability. 120 Hackney Road, London E2 7QL #H120 #H120Menswear #Hackney120 #Menswear #independentfashionlabel Photography @doesalasdairmatter @loistudios Model @othellodesouzahartley LOOK 01 TOP — JULIUS SKIRTS — RICKOWENS LOOK 02 ALL — ISSEY MIYAKE (sold out) LOOK 03 ALL — EN-G-MINOR (without Hat) LOOK 04 SHIRTS — COMME DES GARÇONS TROUSERS — YOHJI YAMAMOTO BOOTS — GUIDI LOOK 05 JACKET — POST ARCHIVE FACTION TROUSERS — ANN DEMEULEMEESTER LOOK 06 JACKET — COMME DES GARÇONS TROUSERS — YOHJI YAMAMOTO LOOK 07 JACKET — RICKOWENS TROUSERS — JULIUS LOOK 08 ALL — RICKOWENS LOOK 09 ALL — FLORENCE KING LOOK 10 ALL — EN-G-MINOR LOOK 11 JACKET — ACNE STUDIO TROUSERS — JULIUS
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Super excited to be debuting the series 'Within' by @othellodesouzahartley at @atlartfair Within is an exploration of cultural identity and the importance of listening to local voices and traditions in contemporary art-making. It reflects the relationship between youth, culture and diasporic creativity. Deploying his work in fashion, British-Caribbean artists Othello De’Souza-Hartley set up a collaborative studio during his residency in Uganda @32degreeseast. Situated in one of Kampalas most diverse neighbourhoods, he used the studio as a staging ground for conversations about gender, identity and tradition. De’Souza-Hartley met people aware that prominent traditional materials, and points of cultural pride, were being eroded for more modern materials and consumption. Othello De'Souza-Hartley is a London-based interdisciplinary artist working across photography, moving image, painting, drawing, and performance. The human body sits at the core of his practice, as a direct subject, as a metaphor, and a surface that holds memory. Applying minimal gestures to maximum effect, his work finds meaning within shadows and imperfection. 📍Booth A10 Pullman Yards, 225 Rogers Street Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30317    ⁠  🗓️1-4October Select VIP Preview
Thursday, October 1: 4–6pm Opening Evening presented by @rbcwealth_us (RBC Wealth Management)
Thursday, October 1: 6–9pm Public Days 
Friday, October 2: 11am—7pm
Saturday, October 3: 11am—7pm
Sunday, October 4: 11am—6pm
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What a treat to have Othello’s paintings in store now. @othellodesouzahartley
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