Tag: art in senegal
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From Dakar to The World: How RAW Material Company Honors Koyo Kouoh’s Legacy While Looking Ahead
On June 14, 2025, RAW Material Company will host a day of celebration in honor of its founder and visionary curator, Koyo Kouoh, who passed away on May 10, 2025. A leading voice in contemporary African art, Koyo left an indelible mark on Dakar’s cultural landscape and beyond by creating a unique space where art,…
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Interview with Ko Sy – A Journey from Fashion to Painting
Ko Sy, whose real name is Colette Diallo, is a self-taught Senegalese artist whose journey into painting began unexpectedly during the Covid-19 pandemic. With a background in fashion design, she spent two decades in the fashion industry in France before settling in Senegal. Her artistic path is marked by spontaneity, freedom, and a deep connection…
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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 over a decade to elevating the role of women in the arts. Through her groundbreaking…
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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 3. He reveals the inner workings of his creative process. His canvases, imbued with symbolism…
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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 3 enfants. Il dévoile les rouages de son processus créatif. Ses toiles, imprégnées de symboles…
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Art and Enchantment: Tampidaro’s Avant-Garde Critique of Senegalese Belief and Superstition
The “Avant-garde” exhibition, organized by the Art Box gallery in Dakar, showcases the striking works of the emerging Senegalese artist Ibrahima Wone Bocoum, known as Tampidaro. Celebrated for his vibrant and colorful pieces, Tampidaro takes us this time into a world where art interrogates the deeply rooted beliefs in Senegalese society, particularly those related to…
Bridging Africa and The World Through Contemporary Art 