Passage at unx-art Gallery: between memory and transformation
By Alessia D’Introno Art has always been one of the forms through which the stories, knowledge, and identities of people travel, are preserved, and transform over time. It is among the instruments and narrative languages that have allowed for the creation of a connection between the past and the present. Passage – Art and Heritage […]
Dak’Art 2026: from news and updates to the list of participating artists
By Alessia D’Introno The 16th edition of the Biennale of Contemporary African Art (Dak’Art), which will take place from November 19 to December 19, 2026, was announced during a press conference at the Musée des Civilisations Noires (MCN) in Dakar, Senegal. Under the artistic direction of Morad Montazami, supported by a curatorial team of Madeleine […]
Muna Mussie, Cinema Impero. In the reverse shot of history
By Alessia D’Introno Do images merely show us reality, or do they contribute to constructing it? When does an image stop being a simple representation and become a form of power? These are some of the questions that naturally arise when we encounter Cinema Impero, the work by artist and performer Muna Mussie, presented by […]
Why is art fundamental to feminisms? Bodies and counter-narratives in Koyo Kouoh’s curatorial practice
By Alessia D’Introno The artist does not necessarily work to construct new forms, but their ability often lies in the capacity to bring to the surface memories, bodies and knowledge that dominant paradigms have concealed, excluded or marginalised. Their intervention can open cracks within inherited narratives, bringing to light what has been silenced and restoring […]
Jeffrey Otoo: living the Contemporary through painting, materials, and the shapes of time
By Alessia D’Introno In this conversation with Ghanaian artist Jeffrey Otoo, the power of his work emerges through materials, unexpected relationships with nature, and instantly recognizable forms. Painting becomes an innovative medium of expression, shaped and continuously questioned to build new relationships with time and the surrounding elements of life. At the core of his […]
Made in Sierra Leone: An Interview with Artist Sabanoh on Photography, Design and Film
By Alessia D’Introno A strong sense of rediscovery and belonging lies at the heart of the work of Sahr Martin Kabba, better known as Sabanoh. Sierra Leone, his birthplace, runs through every one of the artist’s projects as a place of memory, creativity and possibility. Books have become one of the key forms through which […]
Can images influence our perspective on the world? Yinka Shonibare’s artistic practice between colonial memory and counter-narrative
By Alessia D’Introno World cartography, as it is still understood and represented today, can be seen as one of the earliest and most influential examples of the Eurocentric view of the world and history. Published in 1569 by the Flemish cartographer Gerardus Mercator, the Mercator projection forms the basis of the most widespread representation of […]
Under the Umbrella of Power: Archive, Legacy, and Sovereignty. Interview with Artist Rita Mawuena Benissan
By Alessia D’Introno “I always say like I want people whenever they leave an exhibition or they look at my work, I want them to feel that they’re a king or a queen mother for that day. So, they feel royal for that day. You know, a lot of times we might not have anything […]
At the Venice Biennale, Caroline Gueye’s Architectures of Vision for the Senegal Pavilion
by Alessia D’Introno Observing an artwork from every angle, only partially, or from a certain distance places us in relation to a perception that inevitably changes. The availability of our gaze, the point from which we observe, the light, time, and space all play a major role in shaping our interpretation.This concept is not so […]
The colonial archive in the photography of Délio Jasse
By Alessia D’Introno In his studio, Délio Jasse shows the repertoire of colonial-era images he collects as an essential part of his work. In this interview, the artist talks about his approach to photography and his participation in the last Dak’Art Contemporary African Art Biennial with the Souvenir d’Italie group exhibition. -Where did the idea […]