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Ibibi: When Bamako Sparks Dialogue Within African Photography In Bamako, photography is more than a frozen image. It is speech, memory, questioning, and transmission. It is with this spirit that Ibibi was born—a project that far surpasses the framework of a simple award to establish itself as a space for dialogue around contemporary African photography.…

Mali Through the Eyes of Its Photographers: An Exhibition Honoring Cultural Diversity On Saturday, July 19, the District Museum of Bamako came alive with a unique encounter between art and heritage during the opening of the photography exhibition “Mali Through the Eyes of Its Photographers.” Organized by the Collective of Malian Photographers in partnership with…

Four Women, a New Breath for Malian Theater At the Copier Coller center in Siby, an artistic residency is underway. Four women, each with a strong and unique talent, are joining forces to prepare a performance that promises to leave a lasting impression. Under the Transforms I Mali program, this residency serves as a true…

Adiara Traoré: A Rooted and Visionary Choreographer’s Journey Adiara Traoré is a key figure on the contemporary dance scene in Mali. A passionate and committed dancer, she draws deep inspiration from Mandé traditional dances, blending them with modern movement languages to create a unique style—both deeply rooted and resolutely forward-looking. She trained at the Conservatoire…

Kadidja Tiemanta: The Body in Memory, Dance in Commitment Originating from Mali, Kadidja Tiemanta is emerging as a prominent figure in contemporary African choreography. As a performer, choreographer, and artistic director, she creates work deeply rooted in the personal and social realities of her time, blending African traditions with contemporary experimentation in her movement style.…