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How did the DakāArt Biennale help introduce African artists to international audiences?
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Raffia-fiber cloth, made by the Kuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, mid-20th century; in the Honolulu Academy of Arts.
The DakāArt Biennale of Contemporary African Art, held in Dakar, serves as a vital platform for the global art community. Along with other major forums such as the Cairo, Johannesburg, and Bamako biennales, it functions as a site for the unveiling of complex and innovative art forms. By providing this space, the event facilitates the introduction of gifted African artists to an international audience, helping to showcase their work beyond localized or national contexts.1