Celebrate the opening of Africa Fashion with a free day of art, music, dance, and talks for all ages, curated in collaboration with creative producer Dorcas Maphakela.

Developed by the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), London, and presented in Melbourne in partnership with the NGV, Africa Fashion showcases the creativity, ingenuity, and global impact of contemporary African fashions from the mid-twentieth century to the present day, featuring over 200 works spanning fashion, textiles, adornment, photography, music, and film.

The celebrations will begin with a talk by Dr. Christine Checinska, Senior Curator African and Diaspora Textiles and Fashion at the V&A, introducing the exhibition, followed by a dynamic afternoon of performances and workshops curated by South African-born creative producer Dorcas Maphakela.

Uniting local African voices across music, poetry, and dance, join us for an afternoon of vibrant drop-by performances highlighting themes of love, life, and culture in Africa, in a rich celebration of African heritage and contemporary creativity.