Most of the time when we talk about art, we think of the western world, with its glamour, luxurious museums and sophisticated people. What associations would someone think of after hearing the word Africa? First of all, we probably think about exotica, palms and vacations, and then about poverty, starving children and other bad things of the world. Just recently Milan was stormed by a week of design and Africa was introduced to the public from a totally different perspective – there were loads of bright colors and curlicued patterns, it was a chance to see and evaluate Africa’s artists from different fields. The artists from the western world introduced their creations besides them. Inspired by the African motives, high class textile and patterns they created innovative and modern furniture and installations. And we shall admire them this time.
