PATTERN

PATTERN brings together contemporary African art from Serge Tiroche’s Africa First Collection and the distinctive design language of Arik Ben Simhon.

At the heart of the exhibition is pattern, understood not simply as a visual element, but as a language carrying memory, identity and storytelling. Colour, material, texture and repetition take on different meanings in each work, reflecting the diversity of voices, cultures and experiences shaping contemporary African art.

Within the showroom, the artworks encounter Ben Simhon’s natural materials, sculptural forms and carefully composed interiors. They are presented not as separate objects or decorative additions, but as an integral part of the space. This dialogue between art and design creates a complete environment in which every artwork, object and material influences how the space is seen and experienced.

  • Kassou Seydou, Cap Skirring, diptyque, 2020
    Kassou Seydou, Cap Skirring, diptyque, 2020
  • Tafadzwa Tega, VHENEKO, 2022
    Tafadzwa Tega, VHENEKO, 2022
  • Ablade Glover, Untitled, 1993
    Ablade Glover, Untitled, 1993
  • Collin Sekajugo, Shadow guard, 2023
    Collin Sekajugo, Shadow guard, 2023
  • Daniel Gyekyi Gyan, How do I look?, 2021
    Daniel Gyekyi Gyan, How do I look?, 2021
  • Paul Ayihawu, Untitled, (Diptych), 2022
    Paul Ayihawu, Untitled, (Diptych), 2022
  • Godwin Champs Namuyimba, Times of Knowledge, 2021
    Godwin Champs Namuyimba, Times of Knowledge, 2021
  • Terence Maluleke, Something more than a pastime, 2023
    Terence Maluleke, Something more than a pastime, 2023
  • Phumulani Ntuli, Congregants, 2019
    Phumulani Ntuli, Congregants, 2019
  • Prudence Chimutuwah, ROKWE 1, 2022
    Prudence Chimutuwah, ROKWE 1, 2022
  • Alimi Adewale, Socialite Series, 2014
    Alimi Adewale, Socialite Series, 2014
  • Phumulani Ntuli, The Hawker, 2021
    Phumulani Ntuli, The Hawker, 2021
  • Collin Sekajugo, I’M HERE, 2023
    Collin Sekajugo, I’M HERE, 2023
  • Olumide Onadipe, Armoury of Thoughts, 2017
    Olumide Onadipe, Armoury of Thoughts, 2017
  • Feni Chulumanco, Childhood Home, 2021-2
    Feni Chulumanco, Childhood Home, 2021-2
  • Serge Diakota, Metissage of cultures, 2023
    Serge Diakota, Metissage of cultures, 2023
  • Serge Diakota, Hope of identity, 2023
    Serge Diakota, Hope of identity, 2023
  • Daniel Gyekyi Gyan, The Precious Lady, 2021
    Daniel Gyekyi Gyan, The Precious Lady, 2021
  • Treasure Mlima, Just A Man, 2024
    Treasure Mlima, Just A Man, 2024
  • Treasure Mlima, Just A Man II, 2024
    Treasure Mlima, Just A Man II, 2024
  • Treasure Mlima, Nothing but A Man II, 2024
    Treasure Mlima, Nothing but A Man II, 2024
  • Treasure Mlima, The Intersection, 2024
    Treasure Mlima, The Intersection, 2024
  • Treasure Mlima, Inheriting Identities, 2024
    Treasure Mlima, Inheriting Identities, 2024
  • Treasure Mlima, Holding Space, 2024
    Treasure Mlima, Holding Space, 2024
  • Treasure Mlima, Holding Space II, 2024
    Treasure Mlima, Holding Space II, 2024
  • Treasure Mlima, Inheriting Identities III, 2024
    Treasure Mlima, Inheriting Identities III, 2024
  • Treasure Mlima, Human Condition II, 2024
    Treasure Mlima, Human Condition II, 2024
  • Treasure Mlima, Nothing but A Man, 2024
    Treasure Mlima, Nothing but A Man, 2024