Tag: senegalese mysticism
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Baye Ndiaga Diouf: Art That Heals and Inspires
In his studio located in Nguekhokh, around 70kms south of Dakar, Baye Ndiaga Diouf shares the essence of his art, which draws on natural materials like Touba coffee, cola, and charcoal. His works reflect his spiritual journey within Mouridism and explore themes of human connection, social justice, and spirituality. Ndiaga’s paintings offer a unique form…
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Art and Enchantment: Tampidaro’s Avant-Garde Critique of Senegalese Belief and Superstition
The “Avant-garde” exhibition, organized by the Art Box gallery in Dakar, showcases the striking works of the emerging Senegalese artist Ibrahima Wone Bocoum, known as Tampidaro. Celebrated for his vibrant and colorful pieces, Tampidaro takes us this time into a world where art interrogates the deeply rooted beliefs in Senegalese society, particularly those related to…
Bridging Africa and The World Through Contemporary Art 