Baye Ndiaga Diouf: Art That Heals and Inspires
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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…
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The Soul of Revolution -Khalifa Mané: Shaping Art with Rage
Khalifa Mané was born in 1998 in Casamance, southern Senegal. He began his artistic journey in the studio of French painter Le Guenne, where he spent several years learning the basics of painting. This early training, combined with his desire…
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The Evolution of Contemporary Art in Senegal: A Conversation with Bara Diokhané
Bara Diokhané embodies the roles of art collector, filmmaker, painter, activist, and lawyer. Nicknamed “the lawyer of artists,” Bara Diokhané has long advocated for the recognition of artists and their role in socio-economic development. His latest film, Amoonafi (“It Happened…
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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…
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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…
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Transcendence Through Art: Symbols of Life Exhibition
Presented as part of the OFF program of Dakar’s Biennale of Contemporary African Art, the Symbols of Life: Beyond Perception exhibition invites us to explore the depths of human connection and the spiritual essence that unites us. In partnership 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…
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What Is Art? Insights from Baba Ly in Dakar
As part of the What is Art series, DakartNews met with Baba Ly, born in 1987, and the son of renowned Senegalese painter Amadou Dédé Ly. A committed artist, Baba Ly welcomed us at the Village of Arts in Dakar…
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The Contemporary African Art Landscape with Prof. Yacouba Konaté
DakartNews had the privilege of meeting with Yacouba Konaté, an esteemed professor of philosophy at the University of Abidjan, renowned art critic, and honorary president of the International Association of Art Critics. Notably, he served as the General Commissioner of…
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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,…
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