Shirley Rafina
Co-FounderMouvance NoireShirley Rafina is the co-founder of Mouvance Noire, a curatorial agency dedicated to Afro-contemporary modernist design. Born in France, she has developed an international perspective through experience across Europe, Africa, and North America. Based in Toronto, she curates exceptional pieces from Africa, the Caribbean, and the diaspora - where heritage, material mastery, and contemporary luxury converge. Through her work, she is committed to positioning these voices within the global design conversation and building meaningful connections between creators, collectors, and industry leaders worldwide.
African Artistry in Contemporary Design
What happens when we stop treating African artistry as museum artifacts or relegating it to historical footnotes and instead recognize it as a vital f
…What happens when we stop treating African artistry as museum artifacts or relegating it to historical footnotes and instead recognize it as a vital force in contemporary spaces? In this session, the panelists will discuss how African design principl
…What happens when we stop treating African artistry as museum artifacts or relegating it to historical footnotes and instead recognize it as a vital force in contemporary spaces? In this session, the panelists will discuss how African design principles—celebrated for their warmth, vibrancy, and character—offer a compelling alternative to the Eurocentric aesthetics that currently dominate high-end interiors .
What happens when we stop treating African artistry as museum artifacts or relegating it to historical footnotes and instead recognize it as a vital force in contemporary spaces? In this session, the panelists will discuss how African design principles—celebrated for their warmth, vibrancy, and character—offer a compelling alternative to the Eurocentric aesthetics that currently dominate high-end interiors .
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