On the occasion of Tribal Art Week in New York, Friedman & Vallois will present the exhibition Africa from May 9 to June 30, 2012, in partnership with fine art studio Gallery – Sandra Agbessi from Brussels and Bernard Dulon Gallery from Paris.
This exhibition will introduce in exclusivity for the first time in the United States the works of protean artist from Benin, Africa, Dominique Zinkpè. Will be exhibited 20 works in various media including sculpture and works on paper, all produced in 2010. concurrently, renown African and Tribal Art dealer Bernard Dulon will present a series of exclusive objects.
When: May 9th – June 30th, 2012
Times: Tues-Fri 10-6pm, Sat 10-5pm, closed Sun-Mon
Where: Friedman & Vallois, 27 east 67th St, NY
(between Madison & 67th)
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