Nifemi Marcus-Bello
Metal, memory and material desire: today, curator Rita Ouédraogo devotes an episode to the designer Nifemi Marcus-Bello, celebrated for his human-centered approach, from public seating systems to pieces that question material histories. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Lagos’s workshops, this intimate portrait reimagines our sensuous connection to matter, guided by a deep, intuitive attentiveness. Amid the rhythmic clang of tools and the shimmer of molten metal, we are invited to dissolve into a world where craft meets collaboration, and labor becomes an act of love. Nifemi Marcus-Bello’s design philosophy embraces an almost erotic intimacy with material—especially aluminum—engaging in a multisensory, reciprocal exchange that honors the material’s voice, history, and radical potential to transform.
Written by Rita Ouédraogo. Introduction and outro voiced by Johnny Vivash. Editing and sound design by Tobias Withers. Curated by Justine Gensse. Produced by the Extra Extra team.
