by Sabine Zetteler In November 2012 we were invited to a small preview of a very special documentary entitled “In the Shadow of the Sun” at London’s infamous Frontline Club, a place dedicated to independent news. Shocking, engaging and visually stunning, the film made a lasting impression. As such we…
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Les équipes de Mammoth ont passé 2 semaines au Rwanda durant l’été 2012 afin de réaliser un spot publicitaire sur le tourisme. Après avoir livré le projet, les équipes basées à Kansas City ont décidé de monter une seconde vidéo pour leur plaisir afin de se remémorer la beauté du pays du Rwanda.
In his exhibit of images from Nairobi entitled “Buried in Dandora”, photographer Micah Albert explores the 30-acre wasteland located just 2.5 miles from the central business district. About one million people live by the vast Dandora dump site that literally spills into their homes and sickens children and adults…
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No longer considered “Africa, the unknown,” the continent is presented to the world through a pair of fresh eyes in Africa Straight Up,” a documentary released in conjunction with the relaunch of Africa.com that seeks to counter the often tragic story of a region which many still fail to…
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Since the last installment of our Quarterly Co subscription service a lot has happened here at Cool Hunting—most importantly, our first CH Edition trip to South Africa and Zambia. CH co-founder Evan Orensten drew on the safari experience for our fourth Quarterly shipment, which reaches subscribers this week. Inside…
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Sustainable “aquaculture” in a shipping container
by Anton Crone Among a number of sustainability initiatives underway in the townships of Cape Town, one of the most innovative we’ve discovered is “The Fish Farm,” a patented micro-intensive farm in a 40-foot shipping container. Containers have become synonymous with third world development. They are converted into houses, schools,…
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An enterprising young duo exports Africa’s finest talent
Just two summers ago, Aaron Kohn was a Cool Hunting intern eager to make videos about Africa. His passion for the continent was impressive, to say the least, so we couldn’t be happier to see that he’s now channeled his fervor into an online marketplace that is home to…
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The challenges of providing education to the area’s 600+ high schoolers
For our first Cool Hunting Edition travel experience we brought 24 friends and readers on safari in Zambia. Over the course of eight days CH Zambia guests experienced the wonders and wildlife of Africa with a few surprises from our brand partners. More stories and videos here. Mfuwe Day…
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Six of our favorite accessories to help get the perfect shot in the bush
For our first Cool Hunting Edition travel experience we brought 24 friends and readers on safari in Zambia. Over the course of eight days CH Zambia guests experienced the wonders and wildlife of Africa with a few surprises from our brand partners. More stories and videos here. On such…
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