Identity design & for AFROPHON’, an art book fair conceived by curator Gee Wesley, dedicated to contemporary art books and independent publications from Africa.
1. Afrophon’ ︎︎︎ LUMA Arles
2. Afrophon’ ︎︎︎ Press Play
2. Afrophon’ ︎︎︎ Press Play
Identity Overview
Afrophon’s visual identity is rooted in ideas of circulation, objects in orbit, location/place. This system asserts Afrophon’ as an epicenter—one concerned with the dialogue and sociality inherent in sharing publications, and sharing space over publications. Leading with an accessible and playful tone, ideas of directionality and location, and community played key roles in the development of the identity.
Afrophon’s visual identity is rooted in ideas of circulation, objects in orbit, location/place. This system asserts Afrophon’ as an epicenter—one concerned with the dialogue and sociality inherent in sharing publications, and sharing space over publications. Leading with an accessible and playful tone, ideas of directionality and location, and community played key roles in the development of the identity.
Initial Reference
AFROPHON’ Fair
LUMA Arles
Arles, FR
July 4-6, 2022
From July 4 to 6, LUMA Arles hosted the first edition of Afrophon’, a three-day fair dedicated to contemporary art books and independent publications from Africa. A public program also included in-person talks, events, workshops and specially themed presentations by emerging and established practitioners.
AFROPHON’ Reading Room
Press Play Fair 2023
Brooklyn, NY
Dec 09 – 10, 2023
