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The Art of Andrew Omoding (2016)
Digital Artefact
Marchand, T. H. (2016). The Art of Andrew Omoding. [YouTube]

Explorations in Creativity with Andrew Omoding: artist, maker and raconteur

Craftspace’s approach to exhibition development is driven by a process of enquiry and action research. In this instance, we collaborated with ActionSpace in London, which... Read More about The Art of Andrew Omoding.

Masons of Djenné, (22 minute documentary film) (2013)
Digital Artefact
Marchand, T. H., Arnoldi, M. J., & Durgerian, P. (2013). Masons of Djenné, (22 minute documentary film). [Documentary film]

In four short chapters the documentary film (22 minutes) explores the role of masons in producing Djenné’s renowned architecture; their apprenticeship system and the importance of secret knowledge for making safe buildings; generational perspectives... Read More about Masons of Djenné, (22 minute documentary film).

Future of Mud: a tale of houses and lives in Djenné (58-minute documentary film) (2007)
Digital Artefact
Marchand, T. H., Vogel, S., & Sidibe, S. (2007). Future of Mud: a tale of houses and lives in Djenné (58-minute documentary film). [Documentary film]. Brooklyn, NY

For centuries, Djenné’s architecture has been sculpted and renewed by the town’s masons. Mud bricks and secret incantations combine to make houses, and each year the majestic mosque is dressed with a fine new coating of mud. Konmusa is heir to this m... Read More about Future of Mud: a tale of houses and lives in Djenné (58-minute documentary film).