African Design at ICFF 2010

At ICFF 2010 in New York, the Amaridian Gallery and Design Africa presented furnishings, lighting, and decor items from a select portfolio of studios from across Africa, representing a range of media and product categories.

Amaridian is a New York City based gallery and showroom specializing in innovative sub-Saharan design, craft and fine art. The company is focused on promoting Africa’s emerging talents. It offers a distinct perspective allowing different ideologies, concepts and expressions to maintain their identity without conforming to conventional standards.

Amaridian and Design Africa have formed a pioneering partnership to foster Africa’s growing presence in the global marketplace. The venture assists rising design stars to achieve critical and commercial success by connecting private enterprise with progressive development and their creative coordinates with discerning international markets.

Companies:
Aboubakar Fofana (Mali)
Mud Ceramics (South Africa)
Tekura Design (Ghana)
Zenzulu (South Africa)
Kpando Pottery (Ghana)
Diallo Design (Mali)
Egg Designs (South Africa)
Ronel Jordaan (South Africa)
Twig (South Africa)
Willowlamp (South Africa)
Gone Rural (Swaziland)