Tag: Senegal
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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,…
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Zeus: Turning Trash into Art for Social Change
Originally from Saint-Louis, Senegal, Zeus, whose real name is Boye Amadou, is a self-taught artist dedicated to transforming waste into artistic treasures. For over 20 years, he has been giving new life to discarded objects in a practice that is both ecological and socially driven. His studio, L’or dure (a play on words meaning with…
Bridging Africa and The World Through Contemporary Art 