Monday, November 24, 2014

The Malagasy Way documentary

I am looking forward to watching this documentary--the trailer gives our readers back in the States a quick look at life in Madagascar!


Trailer - ADY Gasy - The Malagasy Way from endemikafilms on Vimeo.

You can read more about screenings of the film and get other information on their website here or follow them on the Facebook.  My friends in NYC can watch it at the upcoming Brooklyn Film Festival!


Tuesday, November 11, 2014

It's all about perspective

Love this map of Africa from 1260.  I get a little dizzy looking at it though.

Monday, November 3, 2014

Our first piece of Malagasy Art by Michel Randria

We bought our first piece of Malagasy art a few weeks ago at one of Hay Kanto's Happy Hours and yesterday we picked it up!


It's a beautiful piece by artist Michel Randria.  














The scan of the piece here does not do it justice. Michel pulls out geometry from everyday life here in Madagascar and layers it onto the canvas. On our wall, the picture is three dimensional with valley and peaks of oil brushstrokes.

For those new to Tana, you should get familiar with Hay Kanto--it's a amazing organization with a heart for the street kids and youth of Madagascar. Here's a snapshot of their mission: