DakArt CROCS
Stepping in Rhythm, Walking in Harmony
A Virtual Exhibition of Painted Crocs by Five Senegalese artists
November 28 (Black Friday) - December 31, 2025
“Before you judge a person, walk a mile in their shoes.”
“A special opportunity to purchase a unique work of original art as a Christmas gift and support emerging West African artists
- all at the same time!”
Limited supply, get yours before they are gone!
Dakar, Senegal, in West Africa, is a city that lives in harmonious rhythm — the percussion of the drums, the call of the muezzin and the sound of church bells echoing over the rooftops, the vibrant energy of its streets, the voices of its markets, the flow of the ocean that surrounds it.
Dakar, with its openness and diversity, offers the world a model of coexistence at a time when it is most needed. Beyond its sounds and movements lies a philosophy that defines its essence: Teranga, the Senegalese spirit of welcome, tolerance, and generosity. "Teranga" is not just about hospitality — it is the ability to embrace the other without judgment, to open one’s home, table and heart. It is here that the old adage finds new resonance:
“Before you judge a person, walk a mile in their shoes.”
In this exhibition, painted Crocs, a footwear worn throughout much of Africa, become the canvas of this rhythm and philosophy. These shoes — painted by five Senegalese artists — are not only meant to be worn; they are also meant to be contemplated and cherished as works of art. Each pair serves as a vessel of creativity, empathy, and imagination, carrying fragments of Dakar’s vibrancy and all-embracing spirit.
Curated by Rémy Mallet of DakArtNews and hosted online by CARAVAN, this exhibition invites you to walk — or simply to look — through the eyes of Dakar. Whether worn or displayed, these shoes carry forward a message: understanding begins when we step, literally or figuratively, into another’s journey.
Each pair of original painted Crocs costs USD $300, plus shipping.
You can purchase online via credit card,
through Zelle or mail in a check!
Visit: Purchase
IMPORTANT
-Please note the specific artist and the Croc # when
making a purchase.
-Prices do not include shipping, which is at the
purchaser's expense.
ARTISTS
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All painted pairs of Crocs are original works of art. They can be purchased as such (i.e. to be hung, displayed, framed, mounted, etc.) or worn if so desired, as they are sealed.
PRICE: USD $300. per pair, plus shipping
CATALOGUE
CURATOR
Rémy Mallet is an art journalist. He worked several years in Bonn, Germany for Deutsche Welle, the German public international broadcaster. He’s the founder of DakArtNews, an online platform that promotes contemporary African visual artists. Through DakArtNews, he’s dedicated to show-casing contemporary African artists from Senegal and West Africa, firmly believing in the ability of art to unite people and act as a powerful catalyst for intercultural dialogue. DakArtNews operates in English to reach a global audience, bridging diverse cultures and fostering cross-cultural understanding on an international scale. For more information see: www.dakartnews.com
