Promoting Africa
The restitution of African works of art was actively tackled during the previous decade. So much so that this issue has been the subject of heated debate. There have been diplomatic friction between France and certain African countries. Injuries and doubts related to the colonization and the acquisition of these works of art have resurfaced.Thus…
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If Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is well known for being the "capital of joy", the Ivorian capital also wants to impose itself in contemporary art. Let's take a closer look at what the city offers. A biennale of contemporary art in Abidjan? artiste : Serge Niemandi - photo : C.Kamanan Contemporary African art lovers have already…
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Kubatana or friendliness in Shona language (Zimbabwe). This exhibition highlights the work of 33 African artists in a warm and aesthetic way. All works are visible until 21 September 2019 at the Kunstlabotorium in Vestfossen, Norway. Yassine Balbzioui - photo C.K.Gonçalo Mabunda - photo C.K.Aboudia - photo C.K.Serge Attukwei Clottey - photo C.K. Kubatana, showcase…
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OAFF stands for Online African Film Festival. This initiative has been started and designed by the organisation Cinewax. From the 15th November until the 15th December, you can watch African movies online, from 15 different countries. More about the Online African Film Festival For more than 3 years, the team of Cinewax has been…
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Cinema releases are not lacking in September. If this month rhymes with return, it's also a time for cultural novelties. Many African and Afro-related films and documentaries are now available in theaters or on DVDs. Of course they all deserve to be seen. Some have nevertheless particularly drawn my attention. Documentary outings Wax in the…
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The protection of the environment is a major issue that is more and more in the spotlight. African artists and those of the diaspora, are neither silent, nor insensitive to this problem. Indeed, there is no count of the number of exhibitions and works aimed at raising awareness and mobilization. Some artists are not limited…
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Kizomba is the most represented African dance anywhere in the world. Indeed, which large (or even small) city does not host at least a kizomba evening, or even a festival? Abidjan, the economic capital of Côte d'Ivoire, is not far behind. Following the initiative of two kizomba dancers, Abidjan hosted last weekend its first Kizomba…
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