AKAA — Also Known As Africa, the main fair dedicated to artists from Africa and its diaspora in France, returns for its seventh edition with new dates, October 21 -23, 2022. This rendez-vous awaited by art lovers, will be held in conjunction with a rich and dynamic cultural week, the place to be for the art world international community.
Over the years, AKAA has remained true to its original vision, an invitation to discover artists who claim a link in their practice to the African continent. A contemporary look at these artistic scenes that goes beyond geographical borders, open to dialogue, discovery and wonder without clichés or preconceptions.
Thus, to accompany the artistic projects of its exhibitors, AKAA has created Les Rencontres, a cultural platform within the fair where artists, curators, thinkers, art professionals and visitors may express themselves and debate publicly. With a rich program of conferences, screenings, performances and readings, Les Rencontres AKAA invites each and everyone to reflect on questions related to current artistic issues and the art market in Africa.
This year, Armelle Dakouo, Artistic Director, presents a cultural program that will explore themes inspired by the movement in art, because «it is movement that marks gesture, influences a current or determines an artistic practice and thought process».
Courtesy of AKAA Fair — Also Known As Africa.
