Transformation through the Arts
“In art there is no them. The other is me.”
Elif Shafak, award-winning Turkish novelist, and first recipient of the Kahlil Gibran CARAVAN Award
NEWS
DakArtNews interviews Paul G. Chandler, President of CARAVAN, regarding his own journey of growing up immersed in Senegal’s vibrant arts scene to the establishment of CARAVAN, focusing on the transformational power of the arts. See: DakArtNews Interview
Read the latest CARAVAN Newsletter: Newsletter #62
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SYMBOLS OF LIFE: Beyond Perception
An Artistic Exploration of the Human Soul
Dakar, Senegal - November 7 - December 31, 2024
In the context of the 2024 Dakar Contemporary Art Biennale's OFF programming, in partnership with DakArtNews, "Symbols of Life: Beyond Perception" explores the spiritual dimension of human existence through the lens of African Sufi and indigenous traditions, by bringing together the works of two remarkable artists, Tidiane Ndongo (Mali) and Djibril Coulibaly (Senegal).
Read the latest book by Paul G. Chandler, CARAVAN's Founding President, on the all-embracing artistic spirituality of the Lebanese born poet-artist Kahlil Gibran, best known for his book The Prophet.
LATEST ART SPOTLIGHTS:
-Apsáalooke-Crow artist Ben Pease
-Senegalese curator Rémy Mallet
-Cheyenne River Sioux artist Jim Yellowhawk
-Blackfeet Nation artist John Isaiah Pepion
-Senegalese artist Alioune Badara Kébé
Read CARAVAN's latest newsletter and Annual Review - see: Issue #62