Farewell to Babacar Niang
Babacar Niang [Senegal]
[Image credit: Furniture Collection by Babacar Niang – Southern Guild]
A couple of weeks ago I mentioned an exhibition opening on the 24th March in New York that would feature the work of Senegalese furniture designer Babacar Niang, amongst others. It is therefore with great sadness and shock that I just learnt of Babacar’s passing on the 25th March 2015. Babacar, working through his studio Nulangee, possessed a unique design vision that brought forth sublime designs infused with his trademark lifelike qualities. A great talent, Babacar’s passing leaves a void in Africa’s burgeoning design industry, one that will be keenly felt.
May you rest in peace Babacar.
[Image credit: The image shown belongs to Southern Guild, and if downloaded and used elsewhere must be credited accordingly]
