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Kheraba Traoré: Shining Light on Talibé Children’s Plight
After visiting Kheraba Traoré’s recent exhibition at the Boma Hotel in Dakar, I felt deeply moved and inspired by the profound engagement with the theme of childhood that his work displays. His art, both luminous and committed, draws inspiration from his personal experience as a talibé child. Talibés, the Quranic students sent to the streets…
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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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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 