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 A place with a delicate and dazzling aesthetic curation that comes up with great black historical references that flee from the stereotypes we are used to see.
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.
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.