Tag: Ivorian Artist
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Enough Praise, Not Enough Judgment: Dr. Célestin Koffi Yao Calls for Art to Be Put on Trial
Ivorian art critic Célestin Koffi Yao reflects on the lack of critical discourse on artists from Africa, where promotion often replaces analysis. He calls for a more rigorous approach to art criticism, grounded in intellectual inquiry and the idea of putting art on trial without complacency.
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The Artist Within Society: Insights from Jacobleu
In October, Ivorian multidisciplinary artist Jacobleu was in Dakar as part of preparations for the upcoming first edition of West African Festival of Arts and Culture (ECOFEST), a regional initiative supported by ECOWAS and UEMOA. His role in the organisation involves contributing to several artistic programmes and working closely with cultural actors across the region.…
Bridging Africa and The World Through Contemporary Art 