The State of Contemporary African Art Today: Dr. Ibou Diop’s Critical Perspective
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Dr. Ibou Diop, a distinguished Senegalese curator, art critic, and literary scholar based in Berlin, has significantly contributed to the discourse on colonial memory and contemporary African art, having worked on a remembrance concept for colonialism for the Berlin Senate.…
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Exploring Life’s Fragility: Bibi Seck’s Exhibition at Studio Quatorzehuit in Dakar
Studio Quatorzehuit in Dakar is currently hosting a captivating exhibition of works by Bibi Seck, an internationally renowned Senegalese designer, open until July 31st. This vibrant collection invites viewers to delve into abstraction, where vivid colors and dynamic patterns come…
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Textiles and Human Identity Reflections | Samuel Nnorom Artworks and Identity Representation
Born in Nigeria in 1990, multi-award-winning artist Samuel Nnorom opened the doors of his studio to Dakartnews shortly before the end of his artistic residency at Black Rock Senegal in Dakar. His artistic journey is deeply rooted in the exploration…
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Interview with Paul G. Chandler: Transforming the World Through Art
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…
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Defining Art and Beauty: Perspectives from Senegalese Artist Olio
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…
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Fingerprint Art: Unique and Universally Connected | Djibril Coulibaly
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…
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[ARTWORK SPOTLIGHT] “The Mask”: Unveiling the Labyrinth of Tidiane Ndongo’s Bogolan Art
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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