Art Meets Design Abidjan

Nomadic art gallery in collaboration with Danish furniture brand BoConcept is pleased to present the exhibition “Art meets Design” which has launched at the BoConcept Abidjan store this month. It features work by internationally renowned artist, Ibn  Cheickh Sallah Diebkilé with fellow artists Georges Yao and Jean-Claude Assoukou. Danish silverware designer Georg Jensen will also be in view, accompanied by BoConcept furniture.

The unique concept of “Art meets Design” was developed in 2016 when the BoConcept franchisee in Africa, Mrs. Charlotte Obidairo opened its first store in Africa. “Many customers had difficulty visioning how the Scandinavian furniture designs would accompany arts, sculptures, and colours of African works that they had already been installed in their homes”. “I wanted to demonstrate the unique complementarity between the styles” explains Mrs. Obidairo, and continues, “The customer reactions after our first exhibition have been extremely positive, the experience of seeing art and design in a furnished living room brings the concept to life.”

The exhibition includes 10 works by Mr. Sallah Diebkilé and 6 works by other artists: Georges Yao and Jean-Claude Assoukou. The works of Mr. Assoukou has been exhibited for the past 14 years and bear witnesses to the incredible talent (new and old) of Ivory Coast. Artwork adds colour, personality, and individuality to many BoConcept studios. 

The exhibition at BoConcept Abidjan is open to the public during opening store-hours from December 15th 2023 to February 3rd 2024.