- Senegal, officially the Republic of Senegal, is the westernmost country in West Africa, situated on the Atlantic Ocean coastline. It borders Mauritania to the north, Mali to the east, Guinea to the southeast and Guinea-Bissau to the southwest. Senegal nearly surrounds The Gambia, a country occupying a narrow sliver of land along the banks of the Gambia River, which separates Senegal's southern region of Casamance from the rest of the country. It also shares a maritime border with Cape Verde. Senegal's economic and political capital is Dakar.
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Top Senegalese Artists to Watch
Home of the Dakar Biennale (the world-renowned exhibition of contemporary African art), Senegal is the source of some of the most exciting new creative talents. The work by today's …
Senegal - Music, Dance, Art | Britannica
- Art, sculpture, music, and dance remain typically Senegalese in expression. Sculpture is charac…
Contemporary Senegalese music combines traditional styles, instruments, and rhythms with those of Western music. One of the first bands to blend these musical styles was the Star Band, established by Ibra Kassé in the early 1960s. Orchestra Baobab, founded in 1970, fuses Latin A… - Senegalese literature is personified by Senghor, the former president who in 1983 became the fi…
About the time of that book’s publication, Sembène, eager to reach a larger, nonliterate Senegalese audience, began making motion pictures, first in French and then in his native Wolof language. His films include La Noire de... (1966; Black Girl), depicting the virtual enslavement o…
- Art, sculpture, music, and dance remain typically Senegalese in expression. Sculpture is charac…
Must-see art at Dakar's Biennale: sugar …
Jun 10, 2022 · They're here for the Dakar Biennale, West Africa's top contemporary international arts festival, which takes over the Senegalese capital every two years. Concerts, gallery …
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Senegalese artists came to Paris in 1990 for a grand exhibition, under the auspices of high-ranking cultural committees from Senegal and France. With more than sixty artists showing …
10 Top Contemporary Artists From Senegal - Moguldom
- Ousmane Sow. Born in 1935 in Dakar, Ousmane Sow has spent his life living between …
- Maïmouna Guerresi. Though she is Italian, Maïmouna Guerresi is considered one of the …
- Viye Diba. Viye Diba was born in Senegal in 1954, where he still lives and works. He began …
- Ibrahima Niang (Piniang) Ibrahima Niang, also known as Piniang, was born in 1976 in …
- Omar Victor Diop. Born in 1980, Omar Victor Diop has long had an interest for photography. …
Exploring Senegal’s Artistic Treasures: A Journey …
May 1, 2023 · Senegal’s art history is a reflection of its rich cultural heritage and complex history. From the pre-colonial era to contemporary times, artists have been exploring themes related to identity, culture, and social justice.
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Dakar Biennale: Senegal’s big art show shines a light on a …
Nov 26, 2024 · One of Africa’s most important art shows, the 15th Biennale of Contemporary African Art in Dakar – also known as Dak'Art – is currently on in Senegal. A biennale is a major …
Dakar Biennale - Wikipedia
The Dakar Biennale, or Dak'Art - Biennale de l'Art Africain Contemporain, is a major contemporary art exhibition that takes place once every two years in Dakar, Senegal. Dak'Art's focus has …
Senegal's Artisanal Culture: Galleries and Workshops
Jan 14, 2025 · Senegal, a nation pulsating with cultural vibrancy and artistic fervor, offers a unique canvas where traditional artistry and modern creativity merge. The artisanal culture of Senegal …
Unlocking Senegal’s Art Scene - SENEGAL SHUTTLE
Jan 8, 2024 · Dive into Senegal's art scene with the Dakar Biennale and chic galleries. Effortless exploration awaits with our shuttle service.
The Evolution of Contemporary Art in Senegal: A Conversation …
Dec 4, 2024 · As the Dakar Biennale unfolds in full swing, Bara shares, in this interview, his thoughts on the event’s significance, its evolution over the years, and the state of …
Senegal’s Art Scene - Medium
Jul 10, 2022 · Still, as far as pioneering the African art scene, Senegal was absolutely vital — and putting a quarter of a nation’s budget toward the arts? That’s ridiculous.
The Best Art Galleries and Museums in Dakar - Dream Africa
Jun 21, 2019 · Delve into new worlds by visiting Dakar’s museums, where you can explore a diverse range of topics, including art and history, culture and learning about Senegal’s …
Must-see art from Senegal's Biennale: Sculptures of sugar, …
Jun 10, 2022 · They're here for the Dakar Biennale, West Africa's top contemporary international arts festival, which takes over the Senegalese capital every two years. Concerts, gallery …
At Dakar’s Biennale, the City Itself Is the Most Colorful Canvas
Jun 1, 2022 · The art world has descended on the Senegalese capital for its first pandemic-era biennale, the biggest art event in West Africa, where the greatest creations on view are often …
The Best Art Galleries in Dakar, Senegal - Culture Trip
Jan 23, 2019 · Dakar is the art capital of West Africa. Not only does the city host the largest and longest-running contemporary arts show in Africa, but its streets are dotted with illuminating …
Biennale Arte 2024 | Senegal
At the centre of the piece, a traditional canoe wrapped in a Senegalese-made textile painted by the artist echoes humankind’s history marked by major migration waves, foreshadowing …
Senegalese artisans in the spotlight as they exhibit for the first …
Dec 4, 2024 · Every two years, hundreds of artists, curators and art lovers from across the world descend on the West African capital to attend the event, which was founded in 1989 by the …
Country in Focus: Senegal - unx.art
At the heart of Senegal's contemporary art movement is The Dakar Biennale, or Dak'Art – a prime contemporary art event held in Dakar, Senegal, and is the most significant art show in Africa …
Village Des Arts: A Must-Visit in Dakar - The Scribs and Nibs
Apr 4, 2022 · The Village Des Arts is an art community, workshop, museum, and gallery located in Dakar. The space is eclectic as the village hosts painters, sculptors, and mixed-media artists …
In Dakar, street artists from all over the world make their mark
Street art seems to come naturally to Senegal, where many small shops are adorned with images of what they sell. Paintings of scissors signify tailors; heads with fancy hairstyles advertise...
Why Senegal's patchwork-wearing Muslims feel misunderstood
Jan 21, 2025 · The Baye Fall, a subgroup of Senegal's large Mouride brotherhood, are unlike any other Muslim group. They make up a tiny fraction of the 17 million population in Senegal, a …
Architects race to save historic buildings in Senegal capital
13 hours ago · Sandaga is just one of the many historic buildings in Senegal's ever-expanding capital victim either to the march of modernisation or the clamour for greater profits from …