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Primitive Art in Antwerp

Lire en Français Art Primitif à Anvers. Lees in Nederlands Primitieve Kunst in Antwerpen. We visited David Norden, an esteemed antique dealer with a passion for African art. We captured his story in three days, focusing on his personal life as an antiques dealer and how he gained his knowledge. “My father and grandfather already had an antique shop. That’s… Read More »Primitive Art in Antwerp

Art Primitif à Anvers

Lees in Nederlands: Primitieve Kunst in Antwerpen Read in English: Primitive Art in Antwerp Nous avons rendu visite à David Norden, un antiquaire réputé, passionné d’art africain. Pendant trois jours, nous avons capturé son histoire, en nous concentrant sur sa vie personnelle en tant qu’antiquaire et la façon dont il a acquis ses connaissances. “Mon père et mon grand-père avaient… Read More »Art Primitif à Anvers

Primitieve Kunst in Antwerpen.

Lire en Français Art Primitif à Anvers. Read in English Primitive Art in Antwerp. We gingen langs bij David Norden, een gewaardeerde antiquair met een passie voor Afrikaanse kunst. In drie dagen legde zij zijn verhaal vast, waarbij ze de focus legde op zijn persoonlijke leven als antiquair en hoe hij zijn kennis heeft opgedaan. “Mijn vader en grootvader hadden… Read More »Primitieve Kunst in Antwerpen.

Recent African art acquisitions – Preparing collection for auction.

Sometimes you just need to start… I have photographed a selection of objects for my next online auction my next sale of African arts, some of them have prestigious provenance ~ Enjoy the preview~ Some objects are from my own collection, but I was also mandated by someone who stopped dealing to sell part of the collection. This is a… Read More »Recent African art acquisitions – Preparing collection for auction.

David Norden: A Lifelong Passionate Journey in the World of Primitive Art

David Norden’s deep connection with the world of primitive art traces back to his childhood, shaped by the influence of his parents and his own personal experiences. Born into a family immersed in the appreciation of African art, Norden’s journey began at a young age, fostering a profound passion for these extraordinary cultural artifacts. His mother, Nadya Levi, a sculptor… Read More »David Norden: A Lifelong Passionate Journey in the World of Primitive Art

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Please subscribe to this  free newsletter . Stay in the loop of the African art world as 10,000 African Art lovers and discover the world of David Norden who is dealing since more than 30 years in African Art in Antwerp Belgium, you will get news on auctions and learn more about the African Art world and other related events.… Read More »Free African Art Newsletter

Sunday Shopping in Antwerp

Let yourself be surprised and enticed by Antwerp’s extensive shopping offerings. Ranging from major fashion houses to trendy boutiques, and from small and independent shops like David Norden’s African Art shop to groundbreaking concept stores. Every first Sunday of the month, a large selection of shops are open in the center of Antwerp. Come shop and combine it with a… Read More »Sunday Shopping in Antwerp

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The various types of Dogon masks

The various types of Dogon masks The Dogon people are an ethnic group in Mali, West Africa, known for their unique art, including their masks. The Dogon masks are believed to have spiritual significance and are used in various traditional ceremonies and rituals. There are several types of Dogon masks, each with its own meaning and purpose. More than eighty… Read More »The various types of Dogon masks