Tag: contemporary African art
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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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Interview with Paul G. Chandler: Transforming the World Through Art
DakartNews had the honor to interview Paul G. Chandler, the Founding President of CARAVAN Arts. Chandler shares, in this interview, his profound journey from growing up immersed in Senegal’s vibrant arts scene to establishing CARAVAN, an international NGO dedicated to using the arts for transformational purposes. His reflections on the contemporary African art scene, the…
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Fingerprint Art: Unique and Universally Connected | Djibril Coulibaly
Djibril Coulibaly’s works are distinguished by their dynamic and captivating movements. Rich in colors and textures, they create intriguing compositions where fingerprints intertwine to form complex patterns. These artworks suggest subtle and sometimes tumultuous interactions between different forces. Dakartnews met him in his studio in Mbao, a suburb located 20 km from Dakar. Djibril Coulibaly…
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Navigating Dual Identities: The Transmedia Creative Worlds of Pap Souleye Fall
DakartNews recently visited Black Rock Senegal, a “multidisciplinary artist-in-residence program founded by renowned artist Kehinde Wiley in 2019.” We had the privilege of meeting Pap Souleye Fall, an artist in residence nearing the end of his tenure. Stepping into his studio is like entering a world where chaos and creativity converge seamlessly. Papers mingle with cement…
Bridging Africa and The World Through Contemporary Art 