Tag: In Minor Keys
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The Post-Visibility Blues: On Venice 2026 and the Limits of Representation – Review
The Venice Biennale has long been a place where Africa appeared only intermittently. A presence that was rare, often mediated through the gaze of others, and at times reduced to a footnote in the grand narrative of contemporary art. For decades, African artists, critics, and curators were compelled to fight a battle that seemed both…
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At the Venice Biennale, Kaloki Nyamai’s Vast Installations Confront Chaos and Healing – Interview
Amid the crowds and national pavilions of the Venice Biennale, Kenyan artist Kaloki Nyamai remains focused on questions of connection, healing, and human fragmentation. At the Arsenale, his monumental works are impossible to ignore. Rising like immense suspended surfaces within the exhibition space, they are undoubtedly among the most striking and physically overwhelming installations of…
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For Senegal at the Venice Biennale, Caroline Gueye’s Inquiry Into Gold and Perception
When the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia opens its doors on May 9, under the title In Minor Keys, Senegal will present its second official national pavilion. Curated by Massamba Mbaye, the pavilion features Caroline Gueye, a Senegalese artist whose rigorously conceptual work moves fluidly between the precise languages of astrophysics…
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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,…
Bridging Africa and The World Through Contemporary Art 