From November 1 to 8, 2026, Gallery ILÉ made a triumphant inaugural appearance at PAN Amsterdam, the Netherlands’ premier fair for art, antiques, and design.
Marking a major milestone six years after its inception by Joyce Bidouzo, the gallery captivated collectors and visitors at RAI Amsterdam with its specially curated group exhibition, THE BEACH IS IN THE FOREST.
The presentation explored themes of memory preservation, identity, and spirituality across Afro-diasporic worlds, through the mediums of painting, sculpture, and photography.
Congregating modern masters and trailblazing contemporary artists, including Dominique Zinkpè, Gérard Quenum, Nicola Lo Calzo, Eddy Ochieng, Wabi Dossou, Elon M. Tossou, and Nathanaël Vodouhè,
the booth drew widespread acclaim.
Notably, PAN Amsterdam selected Zinkpè’s monumental mural sculpture Women of Power and Dossou’s Gèlèdésque ! The Stiletto among the fair’s official curated highlights, solidifying Gallery ILÉ’s debut as a standout moment of the 2026 edition.
Gallery ILÉ | PAN Amsterdam
THE BEACH IS IN THE FOREST
Booth 23 | Hall 8
1 - 8 November 2026
From 11:00 to 18:00
RAI | Amsterdam
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