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  • DakartNews had the honor to interview Paul G. Chandler, the Founding President of CARAVAN Arts. Chandler shares, in this interview, his profound journey from growing up immersed in Senegal’s vibrant arts scene to establishing CARAVAN, an international NGO dedicated to…

  • DakartNews had the pleasure of interviewing Omar Lionel Sow, who signs his paintings as Olio, for our “What is Art?” new series, which gives artists a platform to reflect on their artistic practices. Omar is a 55-year-old Senegalese visual artist…

  • Djibril Coulibaly’s works are distinguished by their dynamic and captivating movements. Rich in colors and textures, they create intriguing compositions where fingerprints intertwine to form complex patterns. These artworks suggest subtle and sometimes tumultuous interactions between different forces. Dakartnews met…

  • Our “Artwork Spotlight” column highlights the work of Malian artist Tidiane Ndongo, known as DEX. In 1995, he created “The Mask,” a piece part of the DakartNews collection. This artist introduced the DOGODOGONI style, distinguished by a unique approach to…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Abdias Ngateu, a contemporary artist based in Douala, Cameroon, immerses us in a pictorial universe where humans and animals intertwine in a metaphorical dance rich in symbolism and social critique. His artistic journey, beginning in graphic arts and transitioning into…

  • In the enchanting gardens of the Gorée Island Town Hall, the solo photographic exhibition “Assiko mon amour” by the distinguished Guadeloupean artist Anaïs C. captivates the visitor. The Assiko stands as a poignant symbol of the cultural fusion that took…

  • Meet Ina Thiam, a groundbreaking Senegalese photographer and artistic manager whose journey from economics student to influential visual storyteller is nothing short of inspiring. Born Ndeye Fatou Thiam in Dakar, Ina’s passion for capturing powerful narratives through her lens has…

  • Ken Aicha Sy, founder of the cultural platform Wakh Art, is a leading voice in the fight for the recognition and appreciation of women in Senegalese art and culture. At just 35, this dynamic researcher and cultural activist has dedicated…

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