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Dakar, Ifan

Abstratc of the project : The exhibition and artistic proteiform project "Branching Streams. Sketches of Kinship" is conceived in the frame of the transnational research project ‘Reconnecting "Objects". Epistemic Plurality and Transformative Practices in and beyond Museums’ (2021-2025). It brings together scholars and artists living and working between Africa and Europe. Mission : Executive producer and Co-scenographer of the exhibition, talks and side-events, leading a team of around 50… Show more Abstratc of the project : The exhibition and artistic proteiform project "Branching Streams. Sketches of Kinship" is conceived in the frame of the transnational research project ‘Reconnecting "Objects". Epistemic Plurality and Transformative Practices in and beyond Museums’ (2021-2025). It brings together scholars and artists living and working between Africa and Europe. Mission : Executive producer and Co-scenographer of the exhibition, talks and side-events, leading a team of around 50 persons, Co-curatior of the immersive side-event, Curatorial Coordinator. Launch during the non-biennale of Dakar in May 2024 (#theOFFisON).www.reconnecting.art Show less

Dakar, Dakar Region, Senegal

Senior consultant for the definition, creation and management of "Le Liberté" Media & Cultural Brand.

Dakar, Senegal

Executive Producer and Head of Communications for the Ateliers de la Pensée de Dakar and the Ecole Doctorale des Ateliers de la Pensée initiated by Felwine Sarr and Achille Mbembé. Permanent collaborator of Felwine Sarr.

Dakar, Dakar Region, Senegal

Executive Production of the launch of new literary season of Senegalese publishing house JIMSAAN

Dakar, Senegal

Co-creation of theMatter Art Project (MAP). Executive Producer, Artistic Director, Curator, Writer and Communication Manager for the OFF Dak'Art Contemporary Art biennal Editions in 2018 and 2022.

Rufisque Department, Dakar, Senegal

Brand Definition, creation of communication tools, writer

Dakar, Dakar Region, Senegal

Executive production of the artistic & performance piece "Les Restes Suprêmes" (author & theater Director : Dorcy Rugamba, Scenography : Matt Deely), leading a team of around 80 people in Senegal to build the whole sets. Project selected as an IN's Special Project for the Dak'Art Biennale 2022 (Artistic Director of the Biennale : ElHadji Malick Ndiaye)

Dakar, Dakar Region, Senegal

Complementary writing and rewriting of a strategic study on the crafts sector in Senegal as part of the general policy of the Plan Sénégal Emergent (State of Senegal). Conducted interviews with local artisans and designers and international partners.

Dakar, Dakar Region, Senegal

Operational director of audiovisual digital and editorial content for Caractère Ad-Agency brands (including 2D and 3D animations). Production studio team management. Reports directly to the agency's Creative Director.

Dakar, Senegal

Consultant (with Felwine Sarr and Les Ateliers de la Pensée) on the pedagogical program "Sahélien.n.e.s 2040", in partnership with Campus AFD, Institut des Futurs Souhaitables and Inter-Réseaux.

Dakar Senegal

Advertising Film Co-Producer.

Dakar, Senegal

Executive producer and communications consultant for the offshore session of the Sharjah Biennale 13 (Sharjah Art Foundation), co-curated by Kader Attia and Christine Tohmé.

Dakar, Senegal

Executive producer, scenographer and curator of the Village IN at the 2016 Dak'Art Biennial (Biennial Artistic Director: Simon Njami)

Dakar, Senegal

Special Advisor to the Founding President for ONOMO Group (Communications and Brand Creation)

Advertising Film Co-Producer

Libreville, Estuaire Province, Gabon

Advertising Agency Manager, Key Account Director

Mali, Sénégal

The design and interior decoration brand “Pigments Gala So” was established and developed over a period of 5 years between Mali and Senegal. Collaboration took place with textile artisans in Mali, jewelers in Mali and Senegal, as well as wood and metal artisans in Senegal. International representation.At the same period : several journeys to Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Benin. Personal research on the African roots and influences of modern Western artistic and behavioral… Show more The design and interior decoration brand “Pigments Gala So” was established and developed over a period of 5 years between Mali and Senegal. Collaboration took place with textile artisans in Mali, jewelers in Mali and Senegal, as well as wood and metal artisans in Senegal. International representation.At the same period : several journeys to Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Benin. Personal research on the African roots and influences of modern Western artistic and behavioral manifestations. Show less

Communication - Management

Dess Marketing, Marketing

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