Tag: Senegalese Art Scene
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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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In Dakar, Carole Diop Maps a City’s Art and Past
Carole Diop, an architect and cultural advocate, sat down with Dakartnews to discuss “Dakar, Metamorphosis of a Capital”, a book published in late 2024 and co-authored with Xavier Ricou. This work explores how Dakar, Senegal’s capital and once a key center of French West Africa, has grown and changed through its urban and architectural shifts,…
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Interview with Ko Sy – A Journey from Fashion to Painting
Ko Sy, whose real name is Colette Diallo, is a self-taught Senegalese artist whose journey into painting began unexpectedly during the Covid-19 pandemic. With a background in fashion design, she spent two decades in the fashion industry in France before settling in Senegal. Her artistic path is marked by spontaneity, freedom, and a deep connection…
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From Geneva to Dakar: David Brolliet, a Collector of Art and Encounters
There are collectors who amass artworks, and others who build connections. David Brolliet belongs to the latter category: for him, art is above all a human adventure, a means of forging bonds. His collection, comprising over 1,000 works accumulated over more than 40 years, brings together both icons like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Andy Warhol and…
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Diama Thiam: From Biochemist to Multi-Talented Artist | What is Art? Series
Diama Thiam, a 33-year-old biochemist turned multi-talented artist, is the creator of the brand Ndati. Diama bridges the gap between science and creativity, excelling in fashion design, photography, and painting. In our exclusive interview, she shares her story of resilience, from working in a biomedical lab during the Covid-19 pandemic to finding solace and expression…
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Kara Fall: “Music makes me dance on my canvas”
When entering Kara Fall’s studio, a soft jazz melody fills the air. Posters of famous blues and jazz figures adorn the space, along with his keyboard where he plays music between paintings. Fall’s abstract and figurative works, infused with his malian heritage, often bear a touch of jazz, adding a musical and rhythmic dimension to…
Bridging Africa and The World Through Contemporary Art 