Dakar Biennale 2022: Forging a New African Consciousness
The 14th Dakar Biennale, named 'Ĩ NDAFFA,' is set to continue until June 21, 2022, having been delayed from its original 2020 schedule due to the pandemic. With backing from the Senegalese government, the event draws in collectors and visitors from around the globe. Artistic director El Hadji Malick Ndiaye encourages a deep dive into African traditions and local wisdom. The primary exhibition, 'Ĩ Ndaffa #/ Forger/Out of the fire,' located at Dakar's former Palace of Justice, showcases works from 59 artists, prominently featuring South Africa (8), Senegal (7), Cuba (5), and the US (4). Additionally, the Centre Culturel Blaise Senghor presents 'Africa: la Renaissance en marche' with seven artists, while the Biennale Off includes a photographic display from May 19 to June 5, with Italy participating via the IT Out OFF the Ordinary initiative.
Key facts
- 14th edition of Dakar Biennale runs until June 21, 2022
- Theme 'Ĩ NDAFFA' means 'to forge' in Sérère language
- Artistic director: El Hadji Malick Ndiaye
- Main exhibition at former Palace of Justice with 59 artists
- South Africa most represented (8 artists), then Senegal (7), Cuba (5), US (4)
- Centre Culturel Blaise Senghor hosts 'Africa: la Renaissance en marche'
- Italy participates via IT Out OFF the Ordinary program with Irene Coppola
- Professional meetings at Monument de la Renaissance Africaine
Entities
Artists
- El Hadji Malick Ndiaye
- Irene Coppola
Institutions
- Biennale di Dakar
- Centre Culturel Blaise Senghor
- Plateforme d’Activisme Artistique de lutte contre la Corruption
- Ecole Supérieure de Journalisme, des Métiers de l’Internet et de la Communication
- Monument de la Renaissance Africaine
- Direzione Generale Creatività Contemporanea del Ministero della Cultura
- IT Out OFF the Ordinary
Locations
- Dakar
- Senegal
- France
- Cuba
- United States
- South Africa
- Benin
- Congo
- Ivory Coast
- Palermo
- Italy