The dashiki, part of the Intsinzi Collection from Rwandan design studio Moshions, first appeared on a catwalk in Kigali five years ago. Based on a long-sleeved open-necked, centuries old tribal costume, the garment has a sash draped gently from one shoulder to the other like a Roman toga. Victoria and Albert Museum/Maganga Mwagogo/Tatenda ChidoraĪs I pass along a row of mannequins, the sharply tailored, pale blue cotton dashiki stops me in my tracks. These are 3 of the garments starring in the new "Africa Fashion" exhibit at London's Victoria and Albert Museum. Right: An outfit from Thebe Magugu out of Johannesburg, South Africa. Center: an outfit from womenswear brand IAMISIGO led by Kenya's Bubu Ogisi.
… Probably many of us wanted to go bigger.The blue dashiki (left) is from the Rwandan design studio Moshions and first appeared on a Kigali catwalk 5 years ago. "Even the scale of the project reflects that. "The project reflects an almost unprecedented level of conversation with members of the community," Ahmed said.
#MOSH MUSEUM SERIES#
The "MOSH 2.0" concepts were developed through a series of independent studies over the past six years that, according to the museum, showed "a high degree of consensus for large-scale improvements." Museum leaders then incorporated feedback from at least 250 people, including donors, businesses and corporations, foundations, community leaders and elected officials. Johns counties through programs on site and in the classroom.Ĭombined, the proposed changes are expected to at least double the number of people the museum can serve - at the Southbank site and in schools of other locations - annually from about 229,000 in 2017 to an estimated 468,000 by 2023, according to the museum. The museum currently serves students in Baker, Clay, Duval, Putnam and St. "The more we value Florida’s waters, the more we will do to protect them."Īnother key part of the new museum will be expanded science- and engineering-oriented, or STEM, programming for area students.
#MOSH MUSEUM UPGRADE#
"MOSH’s new upgrade will not only provide a better view, but will also offer guests a hands-on experience to better understand and to better protect our 310-mile river, our freshwater springs and the Floridan Aquifer that is critical to our river’s health and provides our drinking water," she said. Johns Riverkeeper Lisa Rinaman lauded how the plan "embraces Jacksonville’s greatest natural asset." "It's part of our quality of life and health." The river and related ecosystems are "part of Jacksonville's DNA," Hane said. Indoor and outdoor settings will be integrated to create a "seamless campus experience" between the museum and adjacent Friendship Fountain, the Southbank Riverwalk and the river. The proposed improvements would increase exhibition areas by 200 percent and include a cafe, rooftop conference center, event space, innovation labs and interactive displays such as a walk-through simulated aquifer system and self-curated exhibits about such topics as civil rights history and the Native American population.
But having an ambitious plan to grow is commendable," he said.
"Until financing is achieved, it seems aspirational. City officials have been informed of the plan, said Brian Hughes, Mayor Lenny Curry‘s chief of staff.
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