Souleymane Keïta (1947 - 2014) is a Senegalese artist who spanned the second half of the 20th century, between modern and contemporary art. A leading figure in Senegalese art during this period, he was initially identified with the first generation of the Ecole de Dakar, before distancing himself from the artistic currents of his time from 1975 onwards, tracing a singular trajectory shaped by his travels (Mali, New York); his Mandigue origins; his personal place, the island of Gorée; and a quest for osmosis with nature and the universe.
Galerie Cécile Fakhoury is delighted to present his first solo exhibition in France. The representation of Souleymane Keïta's work is carried out in close collaboration with the artist's family, in order to enhance the value of this priceless heritage. This exhibition marks a turning point in the history of the gallery, which here extends its scope to modern West African art, whose history and aesthetic contributions remain undervalued and little represented.
