Writing Residency “FESTHI” – April 2025 The Alliance Française de Banjul is proud to host, for the second consecutive year, the writing residency for the “FESTHI”. FESTHI, an inter-school theater festival supported by the French Embassy in Senegal and Gambia, has been taking place in these two countries for four years. This festival provides a […]
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A Month of Creation with Gambian Artist John S. Mendy The Alliance Française de Banjul was pleased to host Gambian visual artist John S. Mendy for a one-month artistic residency, from March 1st to 31st, 2025. This event marks an important step in his journey, offering the public the opportunity to discover his ongoing work. […]
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Meeting Amadou Diop: Dancer in Residence in The Gambia For this one-month residency at the Alliance Française in Banjul, Amadou Diop is focusing on the development of his creation Mouton Noir”, a choreographic work that explores the notions of stigmatization, otherness, and resilience through movement and bodily expression. This project, particularly emblematic of his artistic […]
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Meet Eugénie: Photographer in Residence in The Gambia The Alliance Française de 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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The Alliance Française de Banjul had the honor of hosting K2B Graff and Naja for an artistic residency from February 6 to 28, 2025, as part of the Women’s Empowerment Project, supported by the French Embassy in Senegal and The Gambia. This project aimed to promote the expression of women through urban art. K2B is […]
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Mixing photography and cooking? It’s possible with Enora Lalet! . Enora Lalet is doing an artistic residency 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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