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Babacar Badiane: An Unconventional Journey in Contemporary African Art

Babacar Badiane is a unique and moving artist who embodies the richness and diversity of African heritage. Here are five key things to know about this self-taught visual artist, wh...

Daffa Konaté Jul 1, 2024

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Manel Ndoye: Spotlight on an African Artist – Guardian of Traditions and Observer of His Time

I had the good fortune to meet Manel four years ago in Dakar. Since then, whenever I visit Senegal, I never miss an opportunity to attend his exhibitions. Manel is a man of great s...

Daffa Konaté Jun 24, 2024

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Tidiane Ndongo: 5 questions for a painter

Born in 1970 in Bamako, Mali, Tidiane N’DONGO began his education at a Koranic school before continuing his studies at a Franco-Arab school, where he obtained his baccalaureate. Un...

Daffa Konaté Jun 17, 2024

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8 key tips for starting your art collection

© Harouna Ouédraogo The African contemporary art market is experiencing impressive growth, offering art lovers the opportunity to acquire high-quality works at attractive prices.…

Daffa Konaté Jun 3, 2024

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Lukah Katangila: The dance move that is restoring hope to children in the DRC

  Dance as a legacy… Lukah Katangila is a Congolese artist based in Brussels, specialising in dance, choreography, performance and activism! Through his work, he aims to bring peop...

Daffa Konaté May 27, 2024

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The Senegalese moussor: much more than just a fashion accessory!

 Whenever I visit Senegal, I am always struck by the elegance of the women of Dakar. In this article, we’ll be exploring the headscarf – a tradition rich in meaning, an accessory t...

Daffa Konaté May 20, 2024

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Omar Victor Diop: When contemporary African art meets luxury fashion houses

© Allegoria 8, 2021 Luxury fashion houses opening their doors wide to contemporary African artists The rise of contemporary African art on the global stage is now undeniable, a phe...

Daffa Konaté May 13, 2024

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The griots of Africa, guardians of the spoken word and masters of eloquence

© The Metropolitan Museum of Art The griots at the heart of the Mandinka Empire… As guardians of oral and musical tradition, poets, travelling musicians and messengers, the griots ...

Daffa Konaté Apr 29, 2024

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Calligraphy in Islamic Art: The Harmony of Letters and Spirituality

Calligraphy, or the art of beautiful writing… Calligraphy is the art of elegant, stylised writing. It originated in Persia towards the end of the 14th century. This art form was in...

Daffa Konaté Mar 11, 2024

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A conversation with the artist Tasneem: where art therapy meets creativity

From engineer to artist... Tasneem is a Sudanese mechanical engineer, poet and artist. Sudan has a complex history marked by prolonged conflict. The conflicts in Sudan have had dra...

Daffa Konaté Mar 1, 2024

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5 Keys to Understanding the Mandala: Harmony, Creativity and Meditation

The word ‘mandala’ comes from India – in Sanskrit, the ancient language of Hinduism and Buddhism, it means ‘sacred circle’. These circular, colourful designs are centred around a f...

Daffa Konaté Feb 27, 2024

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Exploring Afrofuturism: Redefining African Identity and the Future in Art and Culture

Daughter of the Rift, Osborne Macharia An African-American aesthetic movement Afro-futurism represents an artistic and aesthetic trend that emerged in the United States during the ...

Daffa Konaté Feb 4, 2024