Meet Eugénie: Photographer in Residence in The Gambia The Alliance Française of Banjul is pleased to welcome Eugénie Baccot, an independent French photographer known for her documentary and narrative approach, from February 6 to 28, 2025. Her work, which straddles the line between photojournalism and artistic photography, has been featured in prestigious media outlets such […]
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Alliance Française’s team is delighted to welcome Fanny Boimare, also known as K2B, for an artistic residency in February 2025. This project is funded by the French Embassy in Senegal and Gambia and implemented by the Alliance as part of the « We together for women’s empowerment » project: promoting women’s expression through arts, culture, debate, and […]
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Mixing photography and cooking? It’s possible with Enora Lalet! . Enora Lalet is doing an artistic residncy at Alliance Française de Banjul from January 6 to February 6, 2025. Known for her series “Cooked Portraits”, where she uses food as her primary material, Enora collaborates with Gambian photographer Lena Nian to create 5 to 6 […]
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Discover Patrick Singh, a visual artist who explores contemporary societies through his engaging art. He will be in residence at Alliance from December 10, 2024, to January 30, 2025, bringing with him a unique artistic perspective. Patrick excels in painting, drawing, artist books, and travel journals. His work is deeply rooted in the societies he […]
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Meet Martha Elizabeth MANGA: Filmmaker in Residence in The Gambia The Alliance Française de Banjul is pleased to welcome Martha Elizabeth MANGA, a dynamic 25-year-old Gambian filmmaker and key figure in the local film industry. Her role as the Assistant Director of the Khoros Festival, combined with her deep roots in Gambian culture, brings an […]
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Meet Aïssatou Ndiaye Gueye: Producer in Residence in The Gambia The Alliance Française de Banjul is also pleased to welcome Aissatou, a promising Senegalese producer, as part of the Khoros Cross-Cultural Residency program. Her journey reflects a deep commitment to the development of African cinema. Trained at Gaston Berger University in Saint-Louis, Senegal, Aissatou has […]
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Meet Justine Coulmy: Director of Photography in Residence in The Gambia The Alliance Française de Banjul is pleased to welcome Justine Coulmy, a talented French director of photography, as part of the Khoros Cross-Cultural Residency program. This residency, a collaboration between the Khorus Film Foundation and the Alliance Française de Banjul, aims to promote intercultural […]
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Perspectives on Gambian women’s emancipation with Nadia Ferroukhi . From October 1st to October 31st, 2024, Nadia Ferroukhi, a documentary photographer and visual storyteller based in Paris, will embark on an engaging photographic project in The Gambia. Her aim is to explore the emancipation of Gambian women through her lens, with the goal of creating […]
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We are pleased to welcome photographer Ina Makosi for an artistic residency at the Alliance Française de Banjul from October 1st to 31st, 2024. Coming from Senegal, Ina Makosi is known for her commitment to photography, exploring various subjects such as sports, urban cultures, women’s daily lives, and the environment. During her residency, Ina Makosi […]
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(Re-)Discover our environment, thanks to Emmanuelle Briat’s Land Art! ….. In June 2024, Alliance Française de Banjul is honored to welcome plant-based visual artist Emmanuelle Briat. Specializing in Land Art, Emmanuelle will take over the Alliance’s premises and garden to create a series of fascinating works. These ephemeral floral sculptures blend seamlessly into the setting, […]
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