ArtAbidjan

LouiSimone Guirandou Gallery

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Art historian Simone Guirandou-N'Diaye founded Arts Pluriels in 1991, one of the country's first galleries; in 2015 she and her daughter Gazelle opened this new space. The name combines Gazelle's parents' names, Louis and Simone.

Two generations, mother and daughter, span thirty years of Abidjan's gallery scene, from traditional art to emerging contemporary artists.

CE QUE VOUS VERREZ · What you will see

Next to the Goethe-Institut, a gallery converted from a villa with a pool; the summer shows feature young artists you have never heard of.

POURQUOI · So what

Its 'Découvertes' summer show is an important window onto emerging West African artists.

SAVOIR-FAIRE · How to use it

The story behind the gallery's name opens conversation more easily than the works do. Come here to buy artists while they are still affordable.

Asian and European parallelsLike an old Japanese gallery that the next generation turns towards contemporary art.

Where to experience itCocody Mermoz, next to the Goethe-Institut; open Tuesday to Saturday.