Nov. 14-16, 2027 • Javits Center, NYC

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Kwadwo Som-Pimpong

Kwadwo Som-Pimpong

Founder & Creative DirectorCrafted Glory

Kwadwo Som-Pimpong is the Founder & Creative Director of Crafted Glory, a fine furniture and sculptural art studio in Clyde, NC. A Carnegie Mellon-trained engineer turned cultural practitioner, Kwadwo creates narrative-driven works rooted in Ghanaian heritage — functional sculpture built for generations. His work has been featured on NBC Nightly News, CNN, and PBS, with commissions spanning all 50 states.

Mon May 18•10:30 AM – 11:30 AM•The Oasis

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

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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

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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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ICFF The OasisSession Track
Paul Jeffrey
Kwadwo Som-Pimpong
Shirley Rafina
Lani Adeoye
Paul Jeffrey
Paul JeffreyFounder, Paul Rene Furniture Studio
Kwadwo Som-Pimpong
Kwadwo Som-PimpongFounder & Creative Director, Crafted Glory
Shirley Rafina
Shirley RafinaCo-Founder, Mouvance Noire
Lani Adeoye
Lani AdeoyeCreative Director, Studio Lani
Paul Jeffrey
Paul JeffreyFounder, Paul Rene Furniture Studio
Kwadwo Som-Pimpong
Kwadwo Som-PimpongFounder & Creative Director, Crafted Glory
Shirley Rafina
Shirley RafinaCo-Founder, Mouvance Noire
Lani Adeoye
Lani AdeoyeCreative Director, Studio Lani