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AFRIQUES CAPITALES
Grande Halle de La Villette, Paris (France) · 2017 · Curated by Simon Njami
" As part of the second edition of its multidisciplinary festival, which was entirely dedicated to Africa, La Villette presented an exhibition focused on major African cities. Curated by Simon Njami, Afriques Capitales offered an opportunity to explore the contemporary African art scene through paintings, photographs, installations, videos, sculptures, and sound creations. "
- Excerpt of the press release of the exhibition.

Visual of the exhibition courtesy of the organisers