African Artists' Foundation announces its latest theme of Dig Where You Stand - from Coast to Coast
African Artists' Foundation announces its latest theme of DIG WHERE YOU STAND - FROM COAST TO COAST RESTITUTION AND REMEDIATION Artist Talk in Abidjan Date: Thursday 24 April, 2025 Time: 5:00pm Venue: Galerie Cécile Fakhoury, 06 BP 6499 Abidjan 06, Côte d'Ivoire Dig Where You Stand (DWYS) unveils its latest edition at Galerie Cécile Fakhoury in Abidjan. Under the theme "Repeat, Rhythms, Return—An Echo," this iteration explores cultural returns shaped by iconic figures like Jean-Michel Basquiat and historic milestones such as FESTAC '77. The exhibition invites reflection on diasporic identity, collective memory, and the evolving language of art as resistance and reclamation. Please note that, as part of this edition, a portfolio review was conducted with a selected group of artists. While this component is not open to the public, its outcomes will inform future commissions and curatorial direction—laying the groundwork for what’s to come. Mentioning...
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