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Kapwani Kiwanga
Turns of Phrase, 2012

Kapwani Kiwanga’s series Turns of Phrase includes popular Tanzanian expressions printed on the fabrics of the traditional clothing of Kanga. Kiwanga isolates these expressions and … Read More

Kapwani Kiwanga’s series Turns of Phrase includes popular Tanzanian expressions printed on the fabrics of the traditional clothing of Kanga. Kiwanga isolates these expressions and organizes them in her objects by topics like love, wealth and jealousy. Translation: The world is made of differences Clouds are a sign of rain If someone is given something you can’t take it away Blessed are the pure of heart.

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Kapwani Kiwanga - TURNS OF PHRASE: Fig.6 (Takdiri), 2012
Kapwani Kiwanga
TURNS OF PHRASE: Fig.6 (Takdiri), 2012
Fabric, wood
4 × 3 × 53 cm
Kapwani Kiwanga - TURNS OF PHRASE: Fig.6 (Takdiri), 2012
Kapwani Kiwanga
TURNS OF PHRASE: Fig.6 (Takdiri), 2012
Detail
Kapwani Kiwanga - TURNS OF PHRASE: Fig.1 (Upendo), 2012
Kapwani Kiwanga
TURNS OF PHRASE: Fig.1 (Upendo), 2012
Fabric, wood
4 × 3 × 53 cm
Kapwani Kiwanga - TURNS OF PHRASE: Fig.1 (Upendo), 2012
Kapwani Kiwanga
TURNS OF PHRASE: Fig.1 (Upendo), 2012
Detail
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