Art

Alioune Diagne: Champion of Senegalese Art at the Venice Biennale Catch up with Alioune Diagne, the Senegalese artist chosen to represent his nation at the 60th Venice Biennale of Contemporary Art, running until November 24, 2024. This chat first aired on May 3, 2024. Esteemed across the African contemporary art scene and backed by the Parisian gallery Daniel Templon, Alioune Diagne unveiled a collection of 16 thought-provoking pointillist paintings in Venice. Titled "Bokk–Bounds" in Wolof, a term translating to "That…

The Rise of Camfranglais in Contemporary Art "Camfranglais," a vernacular predominantly embraced by Cameroon's youth, has steadily crept into the realm of art. Born in the early '80s amidst Yaoundé's student circles, it's now omnipresent. Whether in web series or the music scene, this vibrant "street language" has captivated the new generation, presenting an informal option to the formal French and English. This blending of languages has effectively created a unique and dynamic form of communication, one that's become a…

In France, a very rare worm from a secret society of the Fang people of Gabon will go on sale on March 26 in Montpellier, in the south of the country. This work is estimated at between 300,000 and 400,000 euros, but it could be sold for much more. A similar…

Each year, alongside the Angoulême International Comics Festival, the Artistic Courage Prize rewards a writer who stands out in his country for his bravery, whether through comics, comics or humor. After succeeding Algerian Nime, winner 2020, it is a young…

After 130 years of absence, 26 objects stolen in Benin are finally exhibited at home after being returned by France. The pieces were looted by French soldiers from the Kingdom of Dahomey in 1892 and now take pride of place in the presidential palace. Our team…

Graphic novelist Loyizo Mkize is well known in her native South Africa. But last month, he broke the boundaries of his popularity by signing a contract with the giant American comic book publisher DC Comics. Mkize…

Belgium is taking a major step forward in returning items looted during colonial times. The authorities have just presented a new legal framework. The Belgians no longer want items that have been forcibly acquired, resulting in the return of thousands of works by the Democratic Republic of Congo. From our correspondent in…

In Britain, the issue of restoring the African heritage is regularly in the news. The country is full of museums where visitors can discover paintings and sculptures from around the world, but also works acquired during the time of the British colonial empire and which have now become embarrassing. as reported from London,When…

For this first episode of a series on the restoration of African works of art, go to Germany. After years of blockade, the country changed its position at the end of April regarding the restoration of African works of art and could therefore be the first to return Benin bronzes to Nigeria. as reported from Berlin,The colonial…

The street enters the museum! In Abidjan, the municipality of Abobo is hosting an exhibition on local street art at the Adama Toungara Museum. A first for graffiti and tags that strewn across the city's roads. It is also a recognition for the artists, still very few to train on the street. as reported from Abidjan, Sidy…