April 2011. Destination: Milan, design capital of the world. Where: iSalone del Mobile, the worlds largest design event for the trade. Mission: Africa.


MAfrique Exhibition in Milan, Italy. A fresh new look at contemporary Africa and Modern Atlanta’s (MA) iSalone del Mobile debut and first collaboration outside the United States.

MA in its first activity outside the United States and in special collaboration with the highly regarded Italian non profit, CEFA Onlus, introduced MAfrique to the over 400,000 visitors attending iSalone. MAfrique, an exhibition about the emergence of contemporary Africa, its architecture, design, visual arts, and talented people. In June 2011, the excitement continued in Atlanta in MA’ology Africa.

MA’ology Africa

In Atlanta, Georgia, MA’ology Africa continued exploring our curiosity and fascination with Africa, and why the west in particular, now more than ever, is looking to Africa’s creative side for inspiration and ideas. MA’ology Africa comprised a fashion runway show, African drummers, documentary photography “The Lost Boys of Nigeria” by acclaimed African-American photographer Presscott McDonald, and the inspiring work of talented African photographer J. ‘Quazi’ King aka Quazimotto.On.Wax.

MA’ology Africa took place in June in Atlanta, Georgia as part of 2011 Design Is Human Week.


Photographer Presscott McDonald (l) discusses his work documenting the Nigerian Lost Boys (background)


MA’ology Africa attendees having a laugh with photographer J. ‘Quazi’ King (center)

MA’ology Africa was a fundraiser for the humanitarian relief agency CARE International in support of CARE’s mission empowering women and children in need in Africa and indeed around the world. To learn more about CARE, click here

MA’ology Africa, Atlanta, Georgia. Fashion courtesy Jeffrey New York/Atlanta. Hair/Makeup, Authentic Beauty. All models, courtesy Catwalk Productions

MA’ology Africa was inspiring and presented fresh perspectives, because for the first time we journeyed to a different Africa, one that is contemporary, international, and sophisticated.



In curating the fashion for MA’ology Africa, Jeffrey’s (Jeffrey New York/Atlanta) inspiration for contemporary Africa focused on collections that are bold, courageous, and likes confidence, ranging from the beautiful bold jewelry of acclaimed eco jewelry designer Monique Pean to the bright Spring/Summer collections from the likes of Prada, Lanvin, Dries Van Noten, Marni, and other top designer brands. www.jeffreynewyork.com


MA’ology Africa, Atlanta, Georgia. Fashion courtesy Jeffery New York/Atlanta. Hair/Makeup, Authentic Beauty. All models, courtesy Catwalk Productions


MA’ology Africa, Atlanta, Georgia. Fashion courtesy Jeffery New York/Atlanta. Hair/Makeup, Authentic Beauty. All models, courtesy Catwalk Productions

This event celebrated Africa’s path to success and prosperity. MA’ology Africa represents new instincts and this massive continent’s inner beauty and creative culture interpreted by some of the world’s top designers.


Bold, beautiful, confident. MA’ology Africa model in Eco Jewely by acclaimed designer Monique Pean, courtesy Jeffrey New York/Atlanta. Hair/Makeup, Authentic Beauty. All models, courtesy Catwalk Productions


MA’ology Africa models. Fashion, courtesy Jeffrey New York/Atlanta. Hair/Makeup, Authentic Beauty. All models, courtesy Catwalk Productions

North Africa-inspired super low sectional seating by Jean Paul Gaultier (pattern) for Roche Bobois

Photography

Presscott McDonald
Acclaimed fashion and celebrity photographer Presscott McDonald hails orginally from Brooklyn, New York, and now lives and raises his family in Miami, Florida. After attending the Savannah College of Art & Design, he was offered an internship with renowned photographer, Annie Leibovitz.

The direction of McDonald’s new personal work leads him to explore the forgotten and unrecognized of modern society. In “Nigeria’s Lost Boys” project, his documentary work featured at MA’ology Africa and later in the year and strikingly curated by the talented Donnamarie Baptiste, an independent curator that works predominantly in the contemporary art world.


“Lost Boys of Nigeria”, documentary work of photographer Presscott McDonald. MA’ology Africa

The images depict the commonalities all Nigerians share with the young boys detained in juvenile detention centers such as the Brostal Remand Centre. Brostal is one of three facilities in Nigeria that house its under age law breakers and abandoned boys. The facilities lack both the proper personal health and educational needs to reform the misguided adolescence.

J. ‘Quazi’ King (Quazimotto.On.Wax)
Originally from the West African nation of Equatorial Guinea, Quazi moved to the US for college in 1999. King is a self taught Photographer, “Photography was like a screaming voice in my throat ready to burst out” After loosing the job he held for 6 years, he spent a long time soul searching for clarity and answers about how to apply the concept of loving what you do and getting paid for it.


work by Quazimotto.On.Wax, MA’ology Africa

More MA’ology Africa

MA’ology Afirca took to the runway to the beat of African drummers and sounds of African funk made popular by the father of Afrobeat, Fela Kuti as played by DJ Tony Sayso.


MA’ology Africa attendee and African drummer.


MA’ology Africa, Atlanta, Georgia. Fashion courtesy Jeffery New York/Atlanta. Hair/Makeup, Authentic Beauty. All models, courtesy Catwalk Productions


MA’ology Africa, Atlanta, Georgia. Fashion courtesy Jeffery New York/Atlanta. Hair/Makeup, Authentic Beauty. All models, courtesy Catwalk Productions


Attendee at MA’ology Africa.


MA’ology Africa, Atlanta, Georgia. Fashion courtesy Jeffery New York/Atlanta. Hair/Makeup, Authentic Beauty. All models, courtesy Catwalk Productions


Attendees at MA’ology Africa.


MA’ology Africa, Atlanta, Georgia. Fashion courtesy Jeffery New York/Atlanta. Hair/Makeup, Authentic Beauty. All models, courtesy Catwalk Productions


Attendee at MA’ology Africa, work by Quazimotto.On.Wax. African Drummer (r)



MA is extremely proud to announce that MA’ology partners and support included Jeffrey New York/Atlanta, CARE International, Dewberry Capital, Roche Bobois, Catwalk Productions, Authentic Beauty, Lenox Cupcakes, and PRG.

MA’ology Africa photography by Jessica Steele-Harding and Patricia Andre.

Tickets available at Design Is Human launch party, online at www.modern-atlanta.org, and at select MA ticket outlets beginning Friday, 20 April 2011.

MODERN ATLANTA HOME TOUR LAUNCH CELEBRATION (Part of Design Is Human Open Night Kickoff)
7 June 2011
Two Peachtree Pointe 1555 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta , Georgia 30309


2011 MODERN ATLANTA HOME TOUR
Saturday & Sunday, 11-12 June 2010
10:30am - 4:00pm
Tickets are only $35.00 for both Saturday & Sunday and includes our well-designed MA10 DESIGN IS HUMAN publication/program/guidebook and entry to Design Is Human Opening Kickoff Party with Exhibitions.

Lavorgna Residence, Dencity

2011 MODERN ATLANTA HOME TOUR

How Do You Define Your Personal Space?

Since 2007, Modern Atlanta Home Tour has inspired, entertained, and educated thousands of fans and an admiring public in love with contemporary architecture and design. The highly sought tour is also a shining example of Atlanta unleashing its creative powers for a new language of bold urbanism to the rest of the nation. Modern Atlanta Home Tour examines the full vernacular of modern residential design currently seen in Atlanta, from the cutting-edge with the use of new sustainable materials and digital technology, all the way back to the post-modern era when architecture was inspired by the works of Frank Lloyd Wright and Charles & Ray Eames. You will also witness how thoughtful architects are bringing their passion for contemporary excellence into the interiors of more traditional homes with some amazing results, and fine examples of cool conversion-projects, like that of shipping containers and barns, where both exterior and interior are interpreted to the relevant concerns and needs of today.

Perkins+Will Studio
A new addition to this year’s touring circuit, MA is excited to include commercial architecture in the mix with a tour of the very cool and newly renovated Perkins+Will studio located at 1315 Peachtree Street with breathtaking views of Atlanta High Museum of Art and the Midtown skyline. 1315 is an outstanding example of architecture for the people and represents P+W strong commitment to bold sustainable design, putting Atlanta on a clear path to zero carbon emissions.

There is plenty to be excited about for 2011 and our knowledgeable MA volunteers are at your disposal to help guide you and answer questions. On behalf of our proud sponsors, we look forward to seeing you in June!


Lavorgna Residence; Architecture, Dencity-2011 Modern Atlanta Home Tour


Houser Residence, Architecture: Houser Walker Architecture,
Hank Houser and Jamie O’Kelley- 2011 Modern Atlanta Home Tour

The tour is a “call to action”, celebrating modern urban culture and each year attracts thousands of like-minded visitors from all over the Southeast, appreciative of the benefits of contemporary living at its finest and in search of powerful ideas that will help better define their own personal space and lifestyle. Each home selected for this year’s tour has its own unique stories and victories related to contemporary architecture & design, interiors, sustainability, technology, and most importantly, humanity.


La France Residence; Architecture: West Architecture Studio
2011 Modern Atlanta Home Tour


Flanagan Residence; Architecture: Studio One Architecture, Inc.
2011 Modern Atlanta Home Tour
Rion Rizzo / © Creative Sources Photography (same for background image)


Allen Road House; Architecture: TaC Studios- 2011 Modern Atlanta Home Tour

For 2011, we are excited to feature beautiful contemporary homes and interiors designed by Altlanta’s leading contemporary studios including Cablik Enterprise, Dencity, Houser Walker Architecture, Lightroom, Perkins+Will, Jean Philippe Saldana Architect, Smith Dalia Architects, Studio One Architecture, TaC Studios, West Architecture Studio, just to name a few. Come see the latest trends in contemporary architecture and design in Atlanta on this self-guided tour of modern homes. Addresses and general map will be provided in the MA Event Guide. Cost for tour tickets: only $35 for both Saturday and Sunday tours which includes entrance to the MA11-Design Is Human Opening Night Kickoff Party and Exhibitions.


Chapman-Palmer Residence; Architecture: Lightroom- 2011 Modern Atlanta Home Tour


Confederate Avenue; Architecture: Jean Philippe Saldana Architect- 2011 Modern Atlanta Home Tour


Perkins+Will Studio; Architecture: Perkins+Will- 2011 Modern Atlanta Home Tour


Container House #2; Firm: Francis Kirkpatrick- 2011 Modern Atlanta Home Tour


White Provision; Architecture: Smith Dalia Architects- 2011 Modern Atlanta Home Tour


Cablik Residence; Renovation: Cablik Enterprise- 2011 Modern Atlanta Home Tour

Tickets available at Design Is Human launch party, online at www.modern-atlanta.org, and at these MA ticket outlet locations.

Octane Coffee Bar & Lounge
1009 Marietta Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
404-815-9886
Monday - Thursday 7am - Midnight
Friday 7am -1am
Saturday 8am - 1am
Sunday 8am - 10pm
Octane accepts Cash & Credit Cards Only

(context)
75 John Wesley Dobbs Ave
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-477-3301
Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm
Cash and Check Only

Room & Board
1170 Howell Mill Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 682-5900
Open Weekdays 11am-7pm; Sat 10am-6pm
Cash and Check Only


Pedini of Atlanta
800 Peachtree Street NE, Unit C
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
Phone: 404.817.3313
Open Weekdays Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm
Cash and Check Only

This is Atlanta’s exciting design fundraiser and a unique creative collaboration unlike any other in support of CARE who places special focus on working alongside women and children in need, because equipped with the proper resources, women have the power to help whole families and entire communities escape poverty.


A Sudanese woman holds her infant while resting at the Mosay Internally Displaced Persons camp near Nyala in the Darfur region of Sudan. CARE is assisting some 400,000 IDPs throughout Sudan. Proceeds from MA’ology Africa benefit CARE.


MA’frique Milan showcased some of Africa’s top architecture and design talent at Palazzo Clerici as part the International Salone del Mobile design week in Milan, Italy.

MA’ology AFRICA is a continuation of MA’frique Milan, a celebration of contemporary Africa that took place in April as part of 2011 Salone del Mobile week of design in Milan, Italy.

For more on MA’frique Milan, click here. (coming soon)
MA’frique Milan on Flickr, click here.

2011 MA’ology Africa

MA’ology Africa’s impressive lineup also includes…

Monique Pean, Eco Jewelry Designer

Monique Pean finds inspiration from her travels. Selected as one of the 2009 CFDA/VOGUE Fashion Fund (CVFF) winners. The CVFF is the most prestigious competition in fashion for designers with less than 10 years in business. Tiffany & Co. CEO Michael Kowalski became a mentor to Pean as part of the CVFF award. In addition, Monique Pean Fine Jewelry was the recipient of the Ecco Domani 2009 Fashion Foundation award for accessories.


Monique Pean Spring/Summer 2011 Collection sponsored by W Hotels

Monique Pean founded The Vanessa Pean Foundation in her sister’s memory to raise funds to provide scholarships to underprivileged students in Haiti. Further, she is involved in several leadership activities to mentor post-MBA minorities at the Yale School School of Management. Monique Pean Fine Jewelry is available at Jeffrey Atlanta.
www.moniquepean.com

J. ‘Quazi’ King (Quazimotto.On.Wax)

MA’ology Africa welcomes to Atlanta, photographer J. “Quazi” King.
Originally from the West African nation of Equatorial Guinea, Quazi moved to the US for college in 1999. After graduating in 2003 from La Roche College (Pittsburgh, PA) with a BS in Information Technology and Management, he moved to New York City where he worked in Retail Management for many years.


Photography by Quazimotto.On.Wax

Talking about or critiquing Art is something that always came easy to Quazi but he had no idea he posses the ability to create Art. King is a self taught Photographer, “Photography was like a screaming voice in my throat ready to burst out” After loosing the job he held for 6 years, he spent a long time soul searching for clarity and answers about how to apply the concept of loving what you do and getting paid for it.



All that changed when he picked up a DSLR camera to photograph an event and later posted the photos so that everyone in the event could see them. “I’m a young work in progress, follow my journey”.
www.quazimottoonwax.com/

Presscott McDonald

MA’ology Africa delights in welcoming acclaimed fashion and celebrity photographer Presscott McDonald. Originally from Brooklyn, New York, Presscott now lives and raises his family in Miami, Florida. After attending the Savannah College of Art & Design, he was offered an internship with renowned photographer, Annie Leibovitz. 



Naomi Campbell, Photography by Presscott McDonald

While working in New York City, he instantly began to feed off of it’s hustle and bustling energy. His love for the Big Apple inspired him to shoot fashion and many celebrity icons for various publications. Known for being quite personable, lighting tech savvy and easy to work with, he has always gotten the job done.


Jolie Magazine editorial, Photography by Presscott McDonald

His client list is impressive and includes Coca-Cola, NIKE, Vibe, 50 Cent, Kimora Lee Simmons, and the cast of HBO’s acclaimed show “The Wire” to name a few.

Presscott McDonald’s Documentary Work in Africa and Project “Exposed


African, Photography by Presscott McDonald

The direction of Presscott’s new personal work leads him to explore the forgotten and unrecognized of modern society. He will present “Nigeria’s Lost Boys” project, a documentary work featured at MA’ology Africa and later in the coming year. The show is strikingly curated by the talented Donnamarie Baptiste, an independent curator that works predominantly in the contemporary art world.

The images depict the commonalities all Nigerians share with the young boys detained in juvenile detention centers such as the Brostal Remand Centre. Brostal is one of three facilities in Nigeria that house its under age law breakers and abandoned boys. The facilities lack both the proper personal health and educational needs to reform the misguided adolescence.


African, Photography by Presscott McDonald

Commissioned by the non profit organization,Global Network for Humanity, Presscott closely documented their efforts to determine, address, and fix pressing issues that threaten Nigerian’s family structure. The G.N.F.H. plans to help by creating a better health system in Nigeria’s rural areas where many of these boys come from. Creating clean water options, more job opportunities, and true education for the children’s futures are only a few of the goals they seek.

Donnamarie Baptiste
Donnamarie Baptiste is a contemporary art professional based in Miami, FL. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, she considers home the Virgin Islands, New York City and Florida. Passionate about art, she is the Events/Production Manager for Art Basel Miami Beach. As an independent curator, Donnamarie organizes cutting edge exhibitions and events bringing together art, music,video and performance. Besides art, her interests include music of various genres, fashion, animals and vegetarian cooking.

Exposed

Project Exposed

Mah Jong sectional, 1973, Roche Bobois

ROCHE BOBOIS

Roche Bobois is a global leader in design and distribution of home furnishings while retaining the unique position of molding its furniture designs. Each piece created is the result of close collaboration between designers, manufacturers, and Roche Bobois. This collaboration is the foundation of Roche Bobois strength and originality. Attentive and proactive, Roche Bobois introduces a new exclusive collection every six months. Today, Roche Bobois is among the most internationally renowned and exclusive brands in home furnishings.

Support. The best in the business got MA’ology Africa’s back…

Backstage with Authentic Beauty at 2010 MA’ology Paris that featured Lanvin’s Spring/Summer collection

Authentic Beauty

Catwalk Productions

PRG

PRG is the official lighting and audio sponsor for MA’ology Africa.
PRG is the world’s leading supplier of entertainment technology, including lighting, audio, video, scenery, rigging and automation systems. PRG serves a wide range of markets, including theatre productions, concert tours, trade shows, corporate and special events, television and film productions, and themed environments. PRG provides its services worldwide through more than 19 offices in North America, Europe and Asia.

MA-ology Africa and CARE Fundraiser

Tickets Details

Tickets to the MA’ology “Africa” & CARE Fundraiser are $30 online and $35.00 at the door and available at Design Is Human launch party, online at www.modern-atlanta.org, and at these MA ticket outlet locations.

Octane Coffee Bar & Lounge
1009 Marietta Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
404-815-9886
Monday - Thursday 7am - Midnight
Friday 7am -1am
Saturday 8am - 1am
Sunday 8am - 10pm
Octane accepts Cash & Credit Cards Only

(context)
75 John Wesley Dobbs Ave
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-477-3301
Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm
Cash and Check Only

Room & Board
1170 Howell Mill Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 682-5900
Open Weekdays 11am-7pm; Sat 10am-6pm
Cash and Check Only


Pedini of Atlanta
800 Peachtree Street NE, Unit C
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
Phone: 404.817.3313
Open Weekdays Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm
Cash and Check Only


Complimentary wine will be served.

Attendees and guests wanting to give more will find CARE representatives and a donation station at the event. Students with ID receive half price tickets.

MA’ology Africa Sponsors

MA’frique Milan Sponsors and links

Pedini presents an evening with Karim Rashid

The Pedini of Atlanta showroom will be hosting an evening with International product and interior designer Karim Rashid on Wednesday June 8, 8:00pm-10:00pm. Mr. Rashid has products designed for several lines of furniture that are featured in the Pedini showroom including: Bonaldo, Tonelli and Cierre. We will have many examples of these products and in the showroom for you to see and hear what inspires Mr. Rashid in his creative processes.

“Please RSVP to attend this event”


Karim Rashid

Karim Rashid is one of the most prolific designers of his generation. Over 3000 designs in production, over 300 awards and working in over 35 countries attest to Karim’s legend of design. Karim’s diversity affords him the ability to cross-pollinate ideas, materials, behaviors, aesthetics from one typology to the next, crossing boundaries and broadening consumer horizons.

Karim’s work is featured in 20 permanent collections and he exhibits art in galleries world wide. Karim is a perennial winner of the Red Dot award, Chicago Athenaeum Good Design award, I.D. Magazine Annual Design Review, IDSA Industrial Design Excellence award. He holds honorary doctorates from the Ontario college of Art & Design and Corcoran College of Art & Design. 2008 highlighted Karim’s largest retrospective to date at the Instituto Tomie Ohtake, in Sao Paolo, Brazil. Most recently, Karim curated the exhibition Totally Rad: Karim Rashid does Radiators for Museum of Art and Design in New York City. Karim is a frequent guest lecturer at universities and conferences globally disseminating the importance of design in everyday life.

Pedina Atlanta
800 Peachtree Street NE
Unit C
Atlanta, Georgia 30308