Tag: history
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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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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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“Assiko My Love”: Anaïs C.’s Exploration of Gorée Island’s Musical Soul
In the enchanting gardens of the Gorée Island Town Hall, the solo photographic exhibition “Assiko mon amour” by the distinguished Guadeloupean artist Anaïs C. captivates the visitor. The Assiko stands as a poignant symbol of the cultural fusion that took place on Gorée Island during the era of slavery. Originating from regions that encompass present-day…
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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…
Bridging Africa and The World Through Contemporary Art 