1-54 Forum Paris 2021 | An Oral Gaze: Between Bouanani and Sembene (French)

1-54 Forum Paris 2021 | An Oral Gaze: Between Bouanani and Sembene (French)

Author: 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair February 26, 2021 Duration: 1:04:03
1-54 Forum Paris 20 - 23 January and through February 2021 Curated by LE 18, Marrakech An Oral Gaze: Between Bouanani and Sembene Conversation entre TOUDA BOUANANI et SAMBA GADJIGO, modérée par NADIR BOUHMOUCH. Réunissant l’artiste Touda Bouanani et le cinéaste / chercheur en cinéma Samba Gadjigo, cette conversation se situe à l’intersection entre le cinéma africain et les arts oraux populaires qui l’ont parfois inspiré. En mettant l’accent sur Ousmane Sembene et Ahmed Bouanani, la discussion portera sur la manière dont les arts oraux ont éclairé ou influencé les travaux des pionniers du cinéma africain qui cherchaient à “décoloniser le regard”. En effet, si Sembene a vu dans le cinéaste un “Griot”, Bouanani y aurait vu un “Amdiaz”. A ce titre, nous partirons de la récente sortie du livre La septième porte : Une histoire du cinéma au Maroc pour aborder la manière dont les cultures, les histoires et les arts indigènes ont contribué à créer un cinéma africain qui remet en question les codes et l’esthétique occidentaux. www.1-54.com

The 1-54 Forum podcast is an audio extension of the talks programme from the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair. This series captures the critical conversations that happen alongside the fair's physical editions in London, New York, and Marrakech. Rather than simply documenting events, the podcast delves into the ideas shaping contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora, offering a platform for artists, curators, critics, and thinkers to explore themes that define the current moment. Listeners will hear unfiltered discussions on artistic practice, curation, and the complex cultural dialogues that this vibrant art scene engages with globally. Each episode provides a deeper understanding of the contexts and narratives behind the work, moving beyond the gallery walls to examine the forces influencing creation and exhibition. The audio format allows for an intimate and focused engagement with perspectives that are often nuanced and multifaceted. By tuning in, you gain access to a curated selection of dialogues that highlight the fair's core mission to promote diverse and underrepresented viewpoints within the international art landscape. This podcast serves as a lasting resource for anyone interested in the evolving discourse of contemporary African art, preserving the dynamism of live talks for reflection and continued learning long after the fairs conclude. It is an essential listen for those who seek to comprehend the breadth and depth of this artistic field through the voices actively shaping its future.
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