Art is a beautiful expressive way to personalise your interior spaces. The world of African art is booming with record sales being set in the major auction hubs of London and New York. Across the African continent collectors from Lagos to Cape Town are increasing investing in homegrowm and regional talent.
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The golden sandy beaches Durban, South Africa and orangy desert vistas of Muscat, Oman provide the inspiration for a collection of furniture by Bofred. BASK merges the evocative emotions that emerge from both places. The Bofred signature linear style translates across a complementary collection of chairs, tables, and lighting.
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You are listening to Behind the Design episode #7 the Studio Lessons. Which brings us to the end of season 3. I want to thank all of my guests for taking the time to chat especially during the circumstances we currently find ourselves in to give us a behind the scenes look into their design journeys. They like most of us have experienced the upheaval and uncertainty of navigating their way through a pandemic and having to continually adapt as the world finds its way towards some sense of stability. And while we can never be sure about what tomorrow […]
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By sharing information – about contemporary African design with curators, collectors and publications; about best business practices with makers and creatives, and making connections between these groups of people, atelier 55 contributes to the growing, thriving world of modern African design.
Consultancy and Guest-Curation for cultural organizations that want a deeper understanding of Africa’s dynamic design and creative landscape.
Resources for the fledgling creative entrepreneur, and
bespoke Branding Strategy and Market Research to help you expand into new, high-end markets
