African design gains ground | Beaux Arts Magazine

Visionary Creators Redefining Contemporary Aesthetics
Beaux Arts Magazine, March 1, 2025

We proudly showcase African design's global rise. Designers like Hamed Ouattara, Jean Servais Somian, Ousmane Mbaye, among others redefine contemporary aesthetics with sustainability and craftsmanship according to BeauxArts Magazine .

  • Hamed Ouattara (Burkina Faso) repurposes industrial materials into functional art. His Dougou cabinet (2022) is now in the Denver Art Museum and also available with us,  at Foreign Agent.

  • Jean Servais Somian (Ivory Coast) blends African ancestral techniques with modernist influences. His Demoiselle Mondrian (2022) debuts at Dagoma-Harty Gallery (Paris, March 6–May 7). 

  • Ousmane Mbaye (Senegal) transforms metal into striking, colorful furniture. His Plus collection (2022) showcases vibrant, accessible design.