Attention fashion and handicraft enthusiasts! Thefree exhibition "Sur le fil: broderie et tissage", which caused a sensation in Dakar, is now on show at Galerie du 19M in Paris/Aubervilliers, until July 30, 2023.
Textiles are revealed in all their forms through some thirty works and installations by nearly thirty artists, craftsmen, manufacturers and collectives from Senegal, Mali, South Africa and France. Some of the projects are even the result of collaborations between Aubervilliers and Dakar, combining creativity and cultural exchange.
The travellingfashion exhibition, renamed "Sur le fil: de Dakar à Paris", allows visitors to explore Senegal's priceless craft skills. From weaving and embroidery to painting, photography and installations, it fuses artistic disciplines to offer a unique experience!
For over two months, Galerie du 19M will also be offering a dynamic cultural program of workshops, events and conferences, hosted by guest artists and craftspeople. The aim is to showcase handicrafts, pass on know-how and inspire the general public.
Immerse yourself in a journey through time, territories and techniques. Explore the traditions of weaving, embroidery and indigo dyeing, true symbols of sustainability. Discover Casamance, the cradle of woven loincloths, and be seduced by Senegal's other regional crafts, such as those of Saint-Louis, Cayor and Sine Saloum.
To top it all off, discover the works of five so-called "modern" artists - Alioune Badiane, Viyé Diba, Kalidou Kassé, Souleymane Keita and Abdoulaye Ndoye - whose careers have left their mark on art in Senegal, particularly in the innovative use of textiles.
Galerie du 19M invites you into the vibrant world of theexhibition "Sur le fil: de Dakar à Paris". Get ready to discover the best of Senegalese creativity and textile style!
Dates and Opening Time
From May 19, 2023 to July 28, 2023
Location
The 19M Gallery
2 Place Skanderbeg
75019 Paris 19
Prices
Free
Official website
www.le19m.com
