Designing for a new world: David Adjaye, Anifa Mvuemba & Aric Chen

Architect Sir David Adjaye, whose groundbreaking projects include the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC connects with Anifa Mvuemba, the fashion designer and founder behind women’s clothing line, Hanifa. The conversation was led by critic and curator Aric Chen. They talk about the innovation that can spring from plans gone awry, the creative explosion that could occur through the building of a more just world, and reimagining museums for the continent of Africa.

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Season 4 of CHANEL Connects takes you to the Venice Biennale—the world’s most influential, international exhibition of art—to meet the artists, curators and thinkers shaping culture today. The new season of CHANEL’s flagship culture podcast features the South African painter and filmmaker William Kentridge, French-Caribbean artist Julien Creuzet, London-based gallerist Sadie Coles, Luxembourg-born actress Vicky Krieps, American designer Michael Rock and Frieze editor Andrew Durbin. Presented by Yana Peel, Global Head of Arts and Culture, with editor Penny Martin, CHANEL Connects brings the Biennale to life and explains why it is the essential cultural event of the year. Listeners meet key players from all walks of life. Some are dear friends; others are meeting for the first time. Each will challenge your ideas about the art world and the Venice Biennale, on view through this November and not to be missed. From Venice’s Conservatory of Music Benedetto Marcello to the grand halls of the gothic Pisani Moretta, nine episodes, released weekly from 3 July 2024, will explore the currents of culture today. Experience the Venice Biennale with CHANEL.