'Teranga in
Atlanta'
Opening on
Sunday, February 8, 2026
This exhibition is aKAZI's homage to the Senegalese concept of Teranga - which is a radical generosity that ensures no one is an "other," and everyone is welcome.
Group exhibition co-hosted with Gallery Miriam, featuring:
Douts Ndoye (1973-2023): A giant who depicted the "cacophonic symphony" of the Medina quartier in Dakar capturing the beautiful symmetry and harmony in the way people flow through graffiti-lined streets amidst taxis, goats and dust.
Laye Thioune: An accomplished artist known for vibrant, multi-layered canvases, often portraying faceless human figures as blank slates upon which life inscribes its challenges.
Assane Nging: Using a "naive" style, Assane recalls the 18th-century tradition of sous verre (glass painting), a style that originated in the Sine Saloum region when Portuguese traders introduced sheet glass.
Fallou Dolly: A renowned glass painter based on Gorée Island, who often frames his work in driftwood washed ashore on the island, making each piece feel rooted in the land and sea.
Omar Lionel Sow: Blending figurative and abstract styles, OLio perfectly captures the feeling of the black volcanic rock, blues of the ocean and ochres of the meandering lanes of his Ngor Island home.
Saadio Diallo: A master of the modern-avant-garde, Saadio captures life in Dakar by jostling references to Coca-Cola alongside the ancient Fulani cosmological symbols of his heritage.
