KOIF An Exploration Of Hairstyle In The Indian Ocean

Picture from the KOIF an Exploration of hairstyle in the Indian Ocean exhibition.
 
The KOIF exchange project exhibited its exceptional art and anthropology exhibition about hair at Durban University of Technology’s Art Gallery.

The exhibition themed ‘KOIF an Exploration of hairstyle in the Indian Ocean’, which was led by curator and KOIF artist, Soleiman Badat, showcased the language of hairstyle in Reunion Island, Madagascar and Comoros.

Badat explained the theme from anthropology to visual arts. It’s the thoughts of an anthropologist on the art of hairstyling in the Indian Ocean cultures.

“Hairstyle reveals a language, it talks to us about ourselves and others,” said Badat.
Francesca Verga, DUT Art Gallery curator said, “The show is in partnership with Alliance Française in Durban and we would just like to thank them for giving us the opportunity to show an exhibition of this nature.”

Alliance Française is a network that promotes French language and francophone cultures. Vincent Frontczyk, Director of Alliance Française said they were happy to have facilitated such an exhibition.
The KOIF project was realised by Lerka( Reunion Island) and Verga( Madagascar) in collaboration with artists, Soleiman Badat, Emmanuel Colinet, Dominique Ficot, Kid Kreol et Boogie, Jean Marc Lacaze and Mounir Allaoui.

DUT Fine Art and Jewellery Design students thought the exhibition was educating. Sibusisiwe Khubeka, Fine Art student said, “I’m here to see this exhibition as its interesting because it’s also around my concept which is the art of hairstyling. I’m fascinated by the pieces, it will help me with my portfolio at school and improve my work too.”


- SOFTCOPY REPORTER AND CARLY VAN DER WESTHUIZEN 

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