beautiful, kool, refined, artistic, black, free and most important necessary. I didn’t imagine her home to be any different from this. A place with a delicate and dazzling aesthetic curation that comes up with great black historical references that flee from the stereotypes we are used to see. 

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Cyrus Ardalan Project

Cyrus Ardalan Project

The minimal and ecletic Malick Bodian home in Senegal. Based in the south of Dakar, this home was inspired by artisanal construction, with a both humble and contemporary mood, combining traditional techniques and fine materials.

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Designer Thayra Correia

Djuntu Collection by the talent designer Thayra Correia

In this collection, the designer reimagines the use of metal, creating furniture and lighting that uniquely combines beauty and functionality.

Crafted in Lisbon

the pieces of the Djuntu Collection stand out for their sophisticated simplicity, coupled with a commitment to sustainability and durability.

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Cinna Sandra Sofa by Ligne Roset 1970s

the best of good design—whether modern, classic, or vintage— crafted with purpose and an original aesthetic.

Meet the Ursa Minor Table Lamp

Designed Studio Ker in collaboration with Gantri, this piece draws inspiration from Bennet’s own ancestral ties to Senegal, reflecting the Little Dipper constellation which contains the seven North brightest stars, as guiding light for the many slaves who escaped the South, as well as countless others throughout history.

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