Every summer, French-born designer, art director and photographer Pierre-Christophe Gam visited a new African country with his Cameroonian father and Egyptian-Chadian mother, and this multicultural heritage and upbringing shaped his creative repertoire.
Gam started his career as an interior architect, training at institutes such as École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in France and Central Saint Martins in London, and specialised in art direction for luxury brands such as Maison Margiela, Kenzo and Cartier.
Five years ago he founded his cultural, educational and philanthropic platform Afro-Polis for emerging and established artists from Africa and beyond. ‘The aim is to create a multidimensional exploration and critical discovery of Africa’s cultural DNA by fostering a participatory forum via events, talks and exhibitions,’ Gam says.
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