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- Title
Dakar's Salon Confrontation of 1966.
- Authors
Horn, Daniel
- Abstract
The article discusses the Salon Confrontation of 1966, an exhibition held in Dakar as part of the World Festival of Black Arts. The exhibition aimed to showcase contemporary art from Africa and the African diaspora, highlighting the tension between different artistic styles and perspectives. It explored the complexities of identity and representation within the exhibition, as well as the challenges faced by artists in navigating postcolonial contexts. The article also discussed the perspectives of various artists and writers on the festival, including critiques of neocolonial power structures and the need for artists to engage with the realities of their nation. Additionally, the article mentioned the conceptualization of the Yoruba non-oppositional binary of Orí-òde and Orí-inú, as well as the challenges of decolonizing the mind in the context of colonial decadence and the onset of independence. Overall, the article provided a comprehensive account of the artistic tendencies and trends showcased at the exhibition, while highlighting the importance of considering diverse perspectives and experiences.
- Subjects
DAKAR (Senegal); ART patronage; ARTISTS; ART; ART exhibitions; CULTURE; FRIENDSHIP; TOUGHNESS (Personality trait); AUTOBIOGRAPHY; AFRICAN art
- Publication
Nka: Journal of Contemporary African Art, 2024, Vol 2024, Issue 54, p80
- ISSN
1075-7163
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1215/10757163-11205474