Furniture by Black designers including Norman Teague, Nifemi Marcus-Bello and Peter Mabeo features in 'Spotlight II' at Verso Gallery (until 10 November 2023)
Left, Friction Ridge' conversation bench by Nifemi Marcus Bello. Right, a piece by Robell Awake referencing adaptation a ladder-back chair belonging to furniture traditions of enslaved AfricansReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsThere was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again.
Lee appreciates the symbolism within decorative objects. After all, they’re tangible expressions of culture – of the embodied knowledge passed down by makers and of the cultural values embedded in the shapes and silhouettes designers choose to use. 'I'm always interested in people's stories and histories,' Lee says during a walk-through of the exhibition.'Spotlight II' is the second group show of Black designers that Lee has organised.
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