Tag: sculpture
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Espace Medina: Where Art Meets Community
In the midst of Medina, Dakar, where the rhythm of daily life and the pulse of creativity intertwine, Espace Medina emerges as a vibrant hub of artistic expression. Amidst the lively street scenes and the dynamic transformation of the neighborhood, this cultural space has been a cornerstone of artistic and social engagement since the 1960s.…
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Momar Seck: Sculptures and Paintings Embracing Unity and Diversity
We are in a bright garden with tree trunks assembled and slender metal rods. The sculptures, which are raw pieces of wood and rusted metals, stand in a vertical position, pointing up towards the sky like trees or plants in their gesture. Metals shaped like leaves and stylized canoes are attached to the rods, lending…
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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 