On behalf of the curatorial team, Rencontres de Bamako has announced the selection of 30 artists who will showcase their work in La Panafricaine, the collective exhibition of the 14th edition of the Bamako Photographic Biennial. This year’s event, set against the vibrant backdrop of Mali’s capital, promises to highlight the extraordinary creative energy that defines the African continent and its diaspora.
The impressive volume of applications received from across the globe underscores the Biennial’s status as a pivotal event in the world of photography, reaffirming its position as a vital hub for artistic exchange and innovation both within Africa and internationally.
The selected artists, representing a diverse array of countries and artistic visions, are as follows:
- Victor Adewale (Nigeria)
- Bernard Akoi-Jackson (Ghana)
- Héla Ammar (Tunisia)
- Nabil Boutros (Egypt)
- Cédrick-Isham Calvados (Guadeloupe)
- Caroline Déodat (France/Ile Mauritius)
- Jeannette Ehlers (Denmark/Trinité-et-Tobago)
- Willow Evann (France/Côte d’Ivoire)
- Mounir Fatmi (Morocco)
- Ismaël Mahamoudou Laouli Illa (Niger)
- Arnold Tagne Fokam (Cameroon)
- Zara Julius (South Africa)
- Massow Ka (Senegal)
- Kevin Kabambi (R.D. Congo)
- Seyba Keita (Mali)
- John Kalapo (Mali)
- M’hammed Kilito (Morocco)
- Cynthia R. Matonhodze (Zimbabwe)
- Primo Mauridi (R.D. Congo)
- Mariam Niaré (Mali)
- Osakpolor Omoregie (Nigeria)
- Amine Oulmakki (Morocco)
- Marc Posso (Gabon)
- Arilala Ophélia Ralamboson (Madagascar)
- Nuno Silas (Mozambique)
- Kanni Sissoko (Mali)
- Yvon Ngassam (Cameroon)
- Maheder Haileselassie Tadese (Ethiopia)
- Dior Thiam (Germany/Senegal)
- Sethembiso Zulu (South Africa)
The Rencontres de Bamako, often referred to as the Bamako Biennial, remains an essential platform for African photographers to exhibit their work and engage with a global audience. This year’s exhibition promises to be a celebration of artistic talent, cultural diversity, and the dynamic spirit of contemporary African photography.
Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the opening of this landmark event.
