10 Artworks Enjoyed at Dakar Biennale 2014
The 11th edition of the Dakar Biennale, which featured 61 contemporary artists from Africa and the diaspora in its main exhibition for a month, was a powerful showcase. Several pieces highlighted the renewed energy of the continent’s artists and their growing relevance on the global stage. I had the opportunity to be in Dakar during the first week of the biennale's opening. This visit became a unique meeting point for those truly interested in contemporary African art. The most exciting part was meeting other artists from Benin, Togo, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, and, of course, Senegal. However, communication was minimal due to a language barrier. Most of the artists I met barely spoke English, only French. As a result, I received less information from them about their creative processes, but we naturally shared a common love for the arts and the continent. Additionally, I encountered collectors, journalists, directors of art institutions, curators, and friends over dinners, e...