Who are we

 

  • GALERIE FARAH FAKHRI is a contemporary art gallery based in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, founded in 2023 by Farah Fakhri, an Ivorian collector-dealer of Middle Eastern heritage.

  • View of the outside of GALERIE FARAH FAKHRI Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
    Photo Credit: Hussein Makke

  • The gallery is dedicated to fostering dialogue between emerging and established artists from the Global South and diasporic communities, championing vanguard practices that demonstrate a deep engagement with the world and its transformations.

     

    Artist-centric at its core, GALERIE FARAH FAKHRI has run a residency programme in the heart of Abidjan since its inception, actively supporting artistic creation. Through its exhibitions, residencies, and public programmes, the gallery contributes to a more polyphonic global art discourse.

     

    In 2024, GALERIE FARAH FAKHRI presented a landmark exhibition by renowned Malian artist Abdoulaye Konaté, marking his first show in Ivory Coast. This cemented the gallery’s role as a leading force in Ivory Coast and across Africa, opening new creative spaces and audiences for artists.

  • Portrait of Farah Fakhri by Seibou Traore
    Photo Credit: Seibou Traoré

    ABOUT THE FOUNDER

    Born in Abidjan, Farah Fakhri is an Ivorian-Lebanese collector-dealer with a deep passion for storytelling and contemporary African art. Her journey began as Communications Director at CHANEL for the MENA region, where she witnessed the integration of storytelling and artisanship with prominent art institutions. After pursuing further education at École du Louvre in Paris and Christie's Education in London, Farah moved back to Abidjan and decided to transform her personal space into a platform for self-funded artist residencies, hosting creatives from across Africa. This initiative, now a cornerstone of her gallery, led to her offering residencies every six weeks, fostering artistic exploration and dialogue. In 2022, she founded GALERIE FARAH FAKHRI, as a cultural hub bridging local talent with the international art community. Farah's dedication to African artistry is at the heart of the gallery's mission to become a globally recognised platform fostering cultural exchange and nurturing a vibrant artist community.