Tag: art
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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 to break away from the norm, has shaped him into a unique and outspoken artist.…
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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 raise awareness about the preservation of natural heritage and to highlight ecological challenges. Alongside her…
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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 both ecological and socially driven. His studio, L’or dure (a play on words meaning with…
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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 CARAVAN Arts, this exhibition brings together artists Tidiane Ndongo and Djibril Coulibaly, whose work offers…
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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 heritage objects. He has lived in Almadies, where his studio is located, since 1983, when…
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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 to share his vision of art, which he views as a unifying force that transcends…
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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 the Dakar Biennale in 2006. We sat down with him at the Rotonde des Arts,…
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Kara Fall: “Music makes me dance on my canvas”
When entering Kara Fall’s studio, a soft jazz melody fills the air. Posters of famous blues and jazz figures adorn the space, along with his keyboard where he plays music between paintings. Fall’s abstract and figurative works, infused with his malian heritage, often bear a touch of jazz, adding a musical and rhythmic dimension to…
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The State of Contemporary African Art Today: Dr. Ibou Diop’s Critical Perspective
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. During his recent visit to Dakar in June 2024, DakartNews had the privilege to discuss…
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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 alive, offering a profound exploration of the human condition and the delicate nature of existence.…
Bridging Africa and The World Through Contemporary Art 