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Exhibition by 14 artists opens at Dakar’s Museum of Black Civilisations

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Exhibition by 14 artists opens at Dakar’s Museum of Black Civilisations

The Museum of Black Civilisations in Dakar hosted the opening of the exhibition “Empreinte 100 Ans – Peace through Sport, Art and Culture”, featuring works by 14 artists representing Senegal’s regions and 33 busts inspired by Pierre de Coubertin’s values. Associate curator Kalidou Kassé championed the transmission of artistic heritage, while the exhibition is due to run until 15 November, according to Senego.

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