Tag: art
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Léon Nyaba Ouedraogo: Capturing the Courage of Women Fleeing Witchcraft Allegations
As part of the “Devenir…une épopée humaine” (14th-25th May) vernissage, organized by the Christophe Person Gallery and held at the Jardin Tropical in Dakar, Burkinabé photographer Léon Nyaba Ouedraogo presents a powerful series of photographs depicting women accused of witchcraft. In the rural landscapes of Burkina Faso’s Mossi Plateau, accusations of witchcraft have long been…
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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…
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The World of Senegalese Contemporary Art Through Sylvain Sankalé’s Eyes
Sylvain Sankalé, a 64-year-old lawyer and business consultant, shares his art journey with Dakartnews. With roots in Senegal, Mali, France, England, and the Caribbean, Sylvain grew up attending art exhibitions. He became a curator at 21 and led the Dakar Biennale in 2000. Owning hundreds of African artworks, he reflects, in this interview, on his…
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Rencontre avec Sylvain Sankalé : Un voyage au cœur de la scène artistique sénégalaise
Sylvain Sankalé, 64 ans, est juriste et consultant en droit des affaires. Sénégalais avec des origines maliennes, françaises, anglaises et antillaises, il est né dans un milieu cultivé, ses parents l’emmenaient dans des expositions lorsqu’il était tout petit. Il a assuré son premier Commissariat d’exposition à seulement 21 ans. Sylvain Sankalé a notamment été président…
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Au Cœur de la Féminité Sénégalaise avec l’Exposition de Betty Kandé
Au cœur de l’île de Ngor, l’exposition “Ngor on the rocks” dévoile les créations captivantes de l’artiste plasticienne sénégalaise Betty Kandé. Du 15 avril au 13 mai, le complexe Keur Yaadikonne accueille cette immersion artistique, mettant en lumière les influences variées et la vision singulière de l’artiste. Betty Kandé puise son inspiration dans une multitude…
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#TheOffisOn – Senegal’s OFF Events Prevail Amid Dakar’s Biennale Postponement
Despite the announcement of the postponement of the Dakar Contemporary Art Biennale by the Senegalese authorities, the local art scene remains determined to maintain its cultural momentum. Under the hashtag #TheOffisON, cultural actors continue to plan and organize the OFF events scheduled alongside the Biennale. The OFF of the Dakar Contemporary Art Biennale consists of…
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Saadio: The « Senegalese Basquiat » Shaping African Pop Art
When I met Saadio one Saturday afternoon, the stifling heat of 27 degrees prevailed in the Mamelles district, north of Dakar, where the artist has his workshop. Located just 10 minutes from the sea, the sea breeze still refreshed the atmosphere. With the 15th edition of the African Contemporary Art Biennale just weeks away, the…
Bridging Africa and The World Through Contemporary Art 