Naio Gallery

We wanted to provide a space primarily for African artists who exhibit work all over the world but who have not had the opportunity to exhibit in the United States. We want to be a launching pad and a portal for these artists. But [NAIO] isn't just an African art gallery. As time goes on, we're going to go to Haiti, Cuba and Brazil to find other artists who have not been seen by American eyes yet. And dealing with international artists, we're trying not only to raise their personal profile but also the plight of the places they come from. So it's not just a lesson in art, it's also a lesson in culture.