Studio 11's Journey with Afro Coffee

New beginnings carry excitement and potential. Studio 11 is not only celebrating their new space but also our partnership that brought them here. The journey with Studio 11 began in 2022 and evolved into a creative partnership. It all started with a photography trip to Ethiopia.

Nafkot documented the journey with her camera, while Zion led the way in front of the camera. Subsequently, Zion designed our Limited Edition coffee packs in 2023 and our current Afro Coffee capsule packaging.

EThis was followed by a collaboration for the photo exhibition "The Streets Our Playgrounds" and a joint commercial shoot in Cape Town, South Africa. We are now excited to expand our collaboration and be a partner of Studio 11, primarily to provide the youth of Ethiopia with a center where they can be creative.

In a country with many challenges, places like Studio 11 offer inspiration and hope. With our support, we aim to keep this special place alive and thriving. We have big plans together, including an artist residency program. This is just the beginning of our story. We will continuously report on the current exhibitions at im Studio 11 on our blog. We look forward to taking you on this journey with us.

ART PIECES

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Frozen Moments

Mahilet Afework’s exhibition Frozen Moments reveals how memories can move us deeply — through vintage photos, furniture, and telephones, she tells stories filled with warmth and longing.

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Celebrating New Beginnings

Studio 11 is starting fresh — what began as an idea during lockdown has grown into a vibrant hub for art, exchange, and emerging talent in the heart of Addis Ababa.

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Threads of Vulnerability

Each piece by Tsion Mehari absorbs both emotion and color, capturing the quiet struggles and unspoken resilience of young people.

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