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 1810:30 AM – 11:30 AMThe 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

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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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
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