Category: The Art of…
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Ousmane Ndiaye Dago: A Pictorial and Sculptural Photography
Ousmane Ndiaye Dago is a Senegalese artist whose unique journey blends various forms of artistic expression, ranging from graphic design to photography and painting. Through his art, Dago explores the invisible and abstract dimensions of the human body. In this article, we invite you to discover the world of Ousmane Dago, an artist whose ever-evolving…
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A Visit to Seyni Awa Camara in Her Home in Bignona, Casamance
DakartNews recently had the privilege of visiting renowned Senegalese artist Seyni Awa Camara at her home in Maguilene, a neighborhood in Bignona, Casamance, in the south of Senegal. Seyni warmly welcomes us, surrounded by her stunning creations. When asked which of her works she prefers, she pauses, reflects, and then points with a smile to…
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Baye Ndiaga Diouf: Art That Heals and Inspires
In his studio located in Nguekhokh, around 70kms south of Dakar, Baye Ndiaga Diouf shares the essence of his art, which draws on natural materials like Touba coffee, cola, and charcoal. His works reflect his spiritual journey within Mouridism and explore themes of human connection, social justice, and spirituality. Ndiaga’s paintings offer a unique form…
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Rosalie Boka: A Young Ivorian Artist Advocating for Nature
DakArtNews met in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, with Rosalie Boka, a 27-year-old Ivorian artist and a recent graduate of the École des Beaux-Arts in Abidjan. Passionate about nature and deeply concerned with environmental issues, she uses painting as a medium to raise awareness about the preservation of natural heritage and to highlight ecological challenges. Alongside her…
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Zeus: Turning Trash into Art for Social Change
Originally from Saint-Louis, Senegal, Zeus, whose real name is Boye Amadou, is a self-taught artist dedicated to transforming waste into artistic treasures. For over 20 years, he has been giving new life to discarded objects in a practice that is both ecological and socially driven. His studio, L’or dure (a play on words meaning with…
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Petroni 40: A Retrospective of Artistic Collaboration in Dakar
Dakartnews is pleased to meet an artist whose career spans over 40 years in Dakar. If you have visited the city, you have likely seen Petroni’s works adorning the streets, as he has significantly contributed to its decoration by renovating heritage objects. He has lived in Almadies, where his studio is located, since 1983, when…
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Tidiane Ndongo: Mastering Bogolan Art and Tradition
Tidiane Ndongo, born in 1970, is a Malian artist. He learned the traditional bogolan (Mudcloth) technique at the age of 24, guided by Youssouf Sidibé Nelly in Bamako. His work is influenced by the research of late Youssouf Tata Cissé, a Malian scholar, specialist in the myths and legends of Mali. Ndongo shared a close…
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Momar Seck: Sculptures and Paintings Embracing Unity and Diversity
We are in a bright garden with tree trunks assembled and slender metal rods. The sculptures, which are raw pieces of wood and rusted metals, stand in a vertical position, pointing up towards the sky like trees or plants in their gesture. Metals shaped like leaves and stylized canoes are attached to the rods, lending…
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[Artwork Spotlight]: Aida Muluneh’s Striking “Conquest”
Our Artwork Spotlight today focuses on the work of Ethiopian photographer Aida Muluneh. “Conquest,” from her 2014 series “The Wolf You Feed,” is a visually striking and beautifully colorful piece. The photograph features a frontal portrait of a subject whose face is entirely painted blue, with a vertical line of black dots running from the…
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Navigating Dual Identities: The Transmedia Creative Worlds of Pap Souleye Fall
DakartNews recently visited Black Rock Senegal, a “multidisciplinary artist-in-residence program founded by renowned artist Kehinde Wiley in 2019.” We had the privilege of meeting Pap Souleye Fall, an artist in residence nearing the end of his tenure. Stepping into his studio is like entering a world where chaos and creativity converge seamlessly. Papers mingle with cement…
Bridging Africa and The World Through Contemporary Art 