[ARTWORK SPOTLIGHT] “The Mask”: Unveiling the Labyrinth of Tidiane Ndongo’s Bogolan Art
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Abdias Ngateu: Portraying Urban Life and Societal Dynamics in Cameroon
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…
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“Assiko My Love”: Anaïs C.’s Exploration of Gorée Island’s Musical Soul
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…
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Ina Thiam: The Visual Storyteller Redefining Empowerment
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…
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Ken Aicha Sy: A Decade of Advocacy for Women in Art in Senegal
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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How Alioune Diagne Forged the “Figuro Abstro” Style: His Journey from Senegal to the Venice Biennale
Alioune Diagne, creator of the figuro-abstro artistic movement, combines abstraction and figuration in his work. A native of Senegal, he is representing his country at the Venice Biennale for the first time. Dakartnews met the 39-year-old artist and father of…
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De Kaffrine à Venise : Le Pinceau “Figuro-Abstro” d’Alioune Diagne
Alioune Diagne, créateur du mouvement artistique figuro-abstro, conjugue abstraction et figuration dans ses œuvres. Originaire du Sénégal, il représente son pays pour sa première participation à la Biennale de Venise. Dakartnews a rencontré l’artiste de 39 ans et père de…
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Kheraba Traoré: Shining Light on Talibé Children’s Plight
After visiting Kheraba Traoré’s recent exhibition at the Boma Hotel in Dakar, I felt deeply moved and inspired by the profound engagement with the theme of childhood that his work displays. His art, both luminous and committed, draws inspiration from…
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