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Ms Otobo
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'Across South America, #architecture is increasingly being understood as a collective act.
Rather than imposing external views, many studios and designers are building with and for communities, learning from their local practices, materials and ways of inhabiting.'
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An example of community-centred architecture in South America An example of community-centred architecture in South America An example of community-centred architecture in South America An example of community-centred architecture in South America
November 16, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Me + My Vibe
A photo of me smiling. I'm wearing a gold necklace & a black dress. An artwork of an ascending bodhisattva depicted in gold against a pink background, surrounded by pink flowers.
October 21, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Post a picture you took. Just a pic. No description.
A photo of a delicious pizza from my recent holiday.
October 12, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Ritual flaying knife, axe & ritual dagger (c. 17th century) • Derge, Eastern Tibet • From the Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Source • archaeologyart
Ritual flaying knife, axe & ritual dagger (c. 17th century) • Derge, Eastern Tibet • From the Los Angeles County Museum of Art Medium: Gilt copper alloy with rock‑crystal blades. Source • archaeologyart Note below: Based on Vajrayana sources and practice, crystal stands for clarity and purity of mind; it is widely used in malas, reliquaries, and ritual furnishings for this reason.
September 22, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Celebrating #WorldPhotographyDay with a selection of my [mostly] nature photos.
A close-up photo of a giant vibrant green plant, which has a pattern that's similar to a handheld fan. A close-up photo of a water feature with the water coming out of the mouth of a lion's head sculpture. Ivy tendrils are directly located under the sculpture & they're being watered by it. A close-up photo of a multitude of delicate soft green leaves, which have a pattern that's similar to a four leaf clover. A photo of a number of majestic old trees, with branches & leaves soaring high into the sky.
August 19, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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I was at a garden party & I looked up at the trees. What a view.
August 7, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Model of a pigeon with mother-of-pearl inlaid feathers, carved wood base & bronze legs (c. 1880) • Japan, Meiji period • From The British Antique Dealers' Association Collection

Source • archaeologyart
Model of a pigeon with mother-of-pearl inlaid feathers, carved wood base & bronze legs (c. 1880) • Japan, Meiji period • From The British Antique Dealers' Association Collection Source • archaeologyart 'This life-sized pigeon model is meticulously crafted by individually applying carved mother-of-pearl feathers onto a wooden form, creating a delicate and realistic representation. The artwork stands securely on finely detailed bronze legs, capturing the natural posture of a preening fantail dove.' Model of a pigeon with mother-of-pearl inlaid feathers, carved wood base & bronze legs (c. 1880) • Japan, Meiji period • From The British Antique Dealers' Association Collection Source • archaeologyart 'This life-sized pigeon model is meticulously crafted by individually applying carved mother-of-pearl feathers onto a wooden form, creating a delicate and realistic representation. The artwork stands securely on finely detailed bronze legs, capturing the natural posture of a preening fantail dove.'
August 3, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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Trifid and Lagoon Nebulae • Captured by the new telescope at the Vera C. Rubin Observatory

Source • RubinObs, NOIRLab, SLAC, NSF, DOE, AURA

Its Skyviewer app [ skyviewer.app ] will allow anyone to zoom in and out of the corners of space that catch Rubin’s eye.
A breathtaking image of the Trifid and Lagoon Nebulae, part of our solar system, captured by the new telescope at the Vera C. Rubin Observatory. It will photograph the entire Southern Hemisphere sky every few nights to tackle four grand goals: unmask dark matter and dark energy, inventory the Solar System’s asteroids and comets, chart the Milky Way’s formation, and capture every transient cosmic event. Check it out for yourself on https://skyviewer.app
July 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Post an unusual sign if you feel like it.

[It might not be that unusual but it caught my attention & I like the colours]
My photo posted in response to the prompt: Post an unusual sign if you feel like it. It shows a sign that says 'Shhh! Quiet Zone.' The words are in white against a dark blue background.
July 1, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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Hans Himmelheber (1908-2003) • Baoulé portrait rings from Pokoukro, Côte d’Ivoire (1971)
Black and white photo of a carved Baoulé portrait ring taken by Hans Himmelheber in 1971. The ring has the appearance of a human face with ridges at the top of the artefact representing hair. It is being displayed for the camera on the little finger of a human hand. The photo was taken in Pokoukro, Côte d’Ivoire. Black and white photo of a carved Baoulé portrait ring taken by Hans Himmelheber in 1971. The ring has the appearance of a human face with ridges at the top of the artefact representing hair. It is being held on two sticks for display to the camera by a human hand. The photo was taken in Pokoukro, Côte d’Ivoire.
June 27, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Drop something yellow.
A photo of a piece of art from a photography presentation I attended recently. It's a traditional Nigerian artefact that resembles a fly whisk. The handle is pale brown while the whisk is lemon yellow.
June 13, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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the human body
is so delicate, fragile
like butterfly wings

#MinimalistPoetry
#Haiku
#Poem
I write poetry, mostly haikus, mostly minimalist. This haiku is untitled. the human body is so delicate, fragile like butterfly wings
June 6, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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Photo of a man from the Logo ethnic group • Faradje, Democratic Republic of Congo (1911)

Source • Osono Dakadjalan
Photo of a man from the Logo ethnic group, taken in Faradje, Democratic Republic of Congo (1911). The photo is sepia-toned and shows a solemn man staring directly into the camera. He wears an elaborate headdress comprised of a cap with multiple feathers attached to it. Source • Osono Dakadjalan
April 28, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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A Greco-Buddhist sculpture of a seated thinking Bodhisattva on his lion throne in Tushita Heaven (c. 4th-6th century CE) • Haḍḍa, Afghanistan

Tushita Heaven is a place where Bodhisattvas, beings on the path to enlightenment, reside before taking their final rebirth as a Buddha.

Source • mhisamaya
The image is of a Greco-Buddhist sculpture of a seated thinking Bodhisattva on his lion throne in Tushita Heaven. In Buddhist cosmology, the Tushita Heaven (also known as Tusita or Tuṣita) is one of the six heavens within the desire realm (also known as Kama-loka). It's a place where bodhisattvas, beings who are on the path to enlightenment, reside before taking their final rebirth as a Buddha. Attributed to the Hadda region in Afghanistan, 4th-6th century CE.
April 22, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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Repost with a photo of a seafront/shoreline/beach that you took.
My photo of a calm cove at sunset.
April 13, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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A handy guide for buying my books:

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Jazzhole [Nigerian Gods]
Laterna [The Healthy Perfectionist]
Ouida [Nigerian Gods]
Quintessence [both books]
Rovingheights [both books]

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African Books Collective [both books]
Amazon [both books]
Foyles & Waterstones [The Healthy Perfectionist]
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Several people have asked me where they can buy my books regionally & internationally, so I put together this handy little guide: 🇳🇬 @jazzholelagos [Nigerian Gods only] @laternabooks [The Healthy Perfectionist only] @ouidabooks [Nigerian Gods only] @quintessenceng [both books] @rovingheights [both books] 🌍 @africanbookscollective [both books] @amazon [both books] @foylesforbooks [The Healthy Perfectionist only] @waterstones [The Healthy Perfectionist only]  Honestly, seeing all of the booksellers listed out like this is an amazing feeling. I feel extremely honoured that they decided to take a chance on stocking one or both of my books. I'm so grateful! #TheHealthyPerfectionist #NigerianGods #Perfectionism #NigerianHistory #Wellness #TraditionalReligion #MalthousePressNigeria #AfricanBooksCollective
April 13, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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A moment of calm, earlier today.
April 6, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Almond rolls • Serious Eats & Debbie Wee
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A series of four photos showing the process of making delicious almond rolls filled with fragrant almond cream. Recipe available here: https://www.seriouseats.com/almond-rolls-recipe-11701148 A series of four photos showing the process of making delicious almond rolls filled with fragrant almond cream. Recipe available here: https://www.seriouseats.com/almond-rolls-recipe-11701148 A series of four photos showing the process of making delicious almond rolls filled with fragrant almond cream. Recipe available here: https://www.seriouseats.com/almond-rolls-recipe-11701148 A series of four photos showing the process of making delicious almond rolls filled with fragrant almond cream. Recipe available here: https://www.seriouseats.com/almond-rolls-recipe-11701148
March 23, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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A few floral photos from my holiday
Floral photos from my holiday. Beautiful purple flowers with vibrant green leaves. Floral photos from my holiday. Beautiful red flowers with vibrant green leaves. Floral photos from my holiday. Beautiful deep pink & pale pink flowers with vibrant green leaves and red wood chips on the surrounding floor. Floral photos from my holiday. Beautiful orange flowers with vibrant green leaves.
March 17, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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A few sky photos from my holiday
Image of a sunset, the sky is pale grey, the clouds are dark grey & dusty rose. A boat can be seen floating on the water. Image of a sunset, the sky is shades of vibrant blue, the clouds are yellow gold. Palm trees are dotted around the photo. Image of a sunset, the sky is light blue, the clouds are lavender & peachy grey. The sea is dark blue. Image of a sunset, the sky is light grey intertwined with orange, the clouds are gunmetal grey. A calm cove can be seen in the foreground, along with cliffside homes.
March 1, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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Pre-colonial Akan woman • The Akan are an ethnic group who live in West Africa, primarily in Ghana, parts of Ivory Coast & Togo.

Source • akanspace
Photo of a pre-colonial Akan woman. The Akan are an ethnic group who live in West Africa, primarily in Ghana, parts of Ivory Coast & Togo. The black and white photo shows a solemnly beautiful woman staring directly into the camera without smiling. Her long hair is arranged in an intricate hairstyle that appears to make use of twists & thread. Source • akanspace
February 21, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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Now, this is a book cover that grabs your attention.
Out 30 September 2025, according to the poet herself.
A striking book cover of an upcoming collection of poems by Patricia Smith called 'The Intentions of Thunder: New and Selected Poems' set to be released on 30 September 2025. It shows a young, black woman with elaborate eye make-up and an even more elaborate headdress.
February 21, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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Belatedly, I had a lovely Valentine's Day:
Valentine's day dinner: a plate of delicious seafood pasta Valentine's day dinner: a bowl of steamed basmati rice & kadai chicken (a delicious spicy gravy made by cooking chicken with kadai masala, onion, tomato, capsicum, spices and herbs) Valentine's day dinner: hummus with shrimp & naan bread Valentine's day dinner: my partner & I holding hands
February 16, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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My first banner & hopefully it won't be my last.
From my book launch a couple of weeks ago.
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A photo of me at my book launch next to a banner showing the name of my book 'The Healthy Perfectionist' I'm wearing a two-piece red & orange outfit & I have a big smile on my face.
February 9, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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Rohit Gupta • Atomic Drift Nº2: "Surveyors Of Latent Space"

Source • fadesingh.github.io/AtomicDrift
A gif generated by Rohit Gupta called Atomic Drift Nº2: "Surveyors Of Latent Space"
February 9, 2025 at 7:26 AM