AKAA art fair showcases monumental installation
In Paris, the African contemporary art fair AKAA is hosting a monumental installation by Senegalese photographer Gabriel Dia. The piece, titled Mother's Heritage, explores the artist’s childhood memories in his mother’s tailoring workshop in Rufisque, using printed photographs on fabrics to depict themes of transmission, prohibitions, and self-identity.Artist’s work spans engineering to photography
Gabriel Dia’s journey from a background in nuclear engineering to his photographic series Sabar and Mother's Heritage reflects a shift toward deeply personal work. His art questions gender norms and identities, offering a visual exploration of cultural and personal transformation.Senegal’s legal climate adds context
This work takes on a particular resonance in Senegal, where a law enacted in March 2026 has significantly tightened sanctions against homosexual relationships. The legal environment highlights the tension between personal identity and societal norms that Dia’s art seeks to explore and challenge.AKAA event features artist on France 24
Gabriel Dia is the guest of Fatimata Wane in the Africa Journal on France 24, coinciding with the 11th edition of AKAA. The fair is organized from October 23 to 25, 2026, at the Carreau du Temple in Paris, showcasing contemporary African art to a global audience.
