Senghor and the Arts Temporary Exhibition at the Quai Branly Museum from February 7th to November 19th, 2023.
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What to expect
The Musée Quai Branly in Paris is currently hosting an exciting exhibition titled "Senghor and the Arts." The exhibition focuses on the role played by Léopold Sédar Senghor, a Senegalese poet, politician, and intellectual, in the negritude movement particularly in the 1950s and 1960s. This period saw the emergence of a new form of artistic expression that celebrated African culture and its traditions.
The exhibition features a variety of art objects, including paintings, sculptures, everyday objects, and photographs, that testify to Senghor's importance in promoting African art. Visitors can also explore Senghor's writings on the arts, including his speeches and poems, as well as the letters he exchanged with other artists and intellectuals.
Senghor was a staunch advocate for African art and a supporter of negritude, a cultural movement that celebrated African culture and the dignity of Africans. He was one of the founders of the Negritude Arts movement, which witnessed a surge of artistic creativity in Africa and the African diaspora. The artists of this movement worked to create a form of expression that reflected the values and traditions of African culture, as well as the aspirations of Africans.
The exhibition showcases how Senghor used his poetry to promote African arts and how he supported artists by providing them with opportunities to exhibit their work. He also organized international exhibitions of African art to showcase the richness and diversity of African culture to the rest of the world.
The artworks displayed at Quai Branly demonstrate the breadth of creativity of the artists from the African Arts movement. The vibrant paintings and astonishing sculptures testify to the richness of African culture and the incredible talent of the artists. Everyday objects such as pottery, jewelry, and textiles showcase the beauty and simplicity of life in Africa. The photographs of artists and exhibitions give visitors a glimpse into the atmosphere of this exciting period in the history of African art.
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