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Palimpsest of African Cities: Dig Where You Stand at Dakar Biennale 2026

exhibition · 2026-07-29

The African Artists' Foundation presents 'Palimpsest of African Cities,' the latest edition of its 'Dig Where You Stand' program, as part of the OFF Programme of the Dakar Biennale 2026 and Partcours. The collective exhibition will take place across various venues in Dakar, Senegal, from November 20, 2026, to February 28, 2027. It brings together artists, architects, photographers, filmmakers, and researchers to explore the forces, narratives, and everyday dynamics shaping contemporary African cities. The exhibition was announced on August 7, 2026, and is featured on ArchDaily. The title references the palimpsest concept, suggesting layers of urban history and culture. The program 'Dig Where You Stand' emphasizes local investigation and grassroots engagement. The exhibition is part of the broader cultural programming around the Dakar Biennale, a major contemporary art event in Africa.

Key facts

  • Exhibition: 'Palimpsest of African Cities'
  • Part of 'Dig Where You Stand' program by African Artists' Foundation
  • Presented in the OFF Programme of Dakar Biennale 2026 and Partcours
  • Dates: November 20, 2026 – February 28, 2027
  • Location: Various venues in Dakar, Senegal
  • Participants: artists, architects, photographers, filmmakers, researchers
  • Announcement date: August 7, 2026
  • Source: ArchDaily

Entities

Institutions

  • African Artists' Foundation
  • Dakar Biennale
  • Partcours
  • ArchDaily
  • KADIST
  • Institut français du Sénégal

Locations

  • Dakar
  • Senegal

Sources