Partners

Caravan Arts

CARAVAN, an international arts NGO/non-profit, is recognized as a global leader in using the arts to further our global quest for a more harmonious future, both with each other and with the earth. CARAVAN’s mission is based on the belief that the arts can be one of the most effective mediums to heal our world and to creatively foster peace, harmony, wholeness and health in all its forms. CARAVAN’s experience demonstrates that the arts can be one of the most strategic approaches to enhance understanding, bring about respect, enable sharing, and deepen relationships between diverse peoples, cultures and spiritual traditions.CARAVAN’s artistic initiatives have resulted in unprecedented partnerships with renowned and emerging artists from all over the world, using art to transform our world. CARAVAN Arts, with its president Paul Chandler, supported the exhibition Symbols of Life organized during the 15th edition of the Dakar Biennale of Contemporary African Art.For more information, see: oncaravan.org.

Africa Basel

Africa Basel is the international contemporary art fair specializing in works from Africa and its diaspora. As a platform for creative expression and cultural exchange, Africa Basel presents a wide range of artworks that reflect the dynamic and diverse art scene of the African continent. The fair promotes dialog between galleries, collectors, artists and art enthusiasts and helps to further strengthen the growing global interest in African art. Located in the heart of Basel and taking place during Art Basel week, Africa Basel is a central meeting place to explore new perspectives and celebrate Africa’s rich artistic traditions and innovations.

Fondation Oumou Dilly

The two main fields of activity of the Fondation Oumou Dilly are higher education and cultural projects in a broad sense. A core objective of the Fondation Oumou Dilly is to support young African scholars to hone their academic skills and achievements. Based on the insights of the Nairobi Report, the foundation understands these as an interrelated process rather than as discrete, separate units. In cooperation with academic institutions in Africa, the Fondation Oumou Dilly provides spaces and resources supporting the whole trajectory of young career scholars. Increasingly, the Fondation Oumou Dilly is collaborating with cultural projects. Of particular interest are projects at the interface of Africa and Europe that combine science and culture. A key objective is to support African artists and groups to become more visible on an international level.

Hotel Djoloff, Dakar

Hotel Le Djoloff is considered one of the most ascetically unique boutique hotels in Dakar, Senegal. It is truly an architectural pearl combining tradition with modernity, with its West African-inspired design, and artwork and furniture created by noted Senegalese artists. This unique place, with its terrace overlooking Dakar’s Soumbédioune Bay, offers an experience that combines elegance and comfort with an ethical and ecological approach, including buildings made of compressed earth bricks and an environmentally-friendly air conditioning system. In addition to the visual arts, it has become known for its musical reputation due to its soulful jazz club. As a result, Le Djoloff hosts a vibrant mix of artistically oriented travelers and renowned artists, offering a welcoming ambiance that is intimate and creative. With this artistic foundation, Le Djoloff is recognized as a primary “arts hotel” within Dakar. For more information: www.hoteldjoloff.fr