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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The fusion of styles, with korist Sura Susso Alliance Française de Banjul is hosting Sura Susso for a creative residency. Multifaceted artist, the kora player and singer-songwriter will be present from 27 March to 14 April 2024 for a special musical project. The aim is to compose music for an international collaboration with various musicians […]
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Lorraine Turci, independent photographic artist since 2019, is in Gambia from April to May 2024. During this period, she is devoting herself to the preparation of an immersive photographic exhibition on Gambian youth. Her meticulous work explores the complex relationships between human beings and their environment, highlighting the interactions between territory, identity, transmission, nature, evolution […]
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Welcome to a new artistic residency: a discovery of Gambia through the lens of Myette Fauchère, a passionate photographer who has been exploring the world of portraiture for over 15 years. Myette Fauchère has devoted her career to questioning the complexity of the individual through captivating optical games. Her creations evoke a visual dance in […]
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