Christian Lattier's Legacy of String and Wire

Redrawing the global art map

Chapter 1

Abidjan's contemporary renaissance

Chapter 2

Riyadh's desert biennales

Chapter 3

Yogyakarta's collective canvas

Chapter 4

Mexico City's creative explosion

Ch 1 · Abidjan's contemporary renaissance

andy Christian Lattier created massive sculptures using wire and rope.

andy The rise of the MuCAT contemporary art museum in Abobo

Abidjan's contemporary renaissance

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andy Sort contemporary artworks to discover how Abidjan became a global art capital.

andy Local Art Collecting Boom

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A culture truly belongs to its people when they invest in their own living creators.

Glossary

renaissance (noun)
A revival of or a renewed interest in something, especially art and literature. Abidjan's creative renaissance has been fueled by a state fund of one billion FCFA since 2020.

Fun Fact

Abidjan art: Contemporary art has officially overtaken traditional masks as the most sought-after collectible among West Africa's emerging generation of young art patrons.

Quiz

In which year did the Musée des Cultures Contemporaines Adama Toungara (MuCAT) open in Abidjan?

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What did sculptor Christian Lattier call his unique, rope-woven artistic compositions?

Gossip

Should museums always be free to the public?

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Why is the rise of local art collectors in Abidjan culturally significant?

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Who founded the Africa Foto Fair, which has been hosted at Abidjan's MuCAT?

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In which year was the first edition of the Africa Foto Fair held in Abidjan?

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Which neighborhood of Abidjan is home to the MuCAT museum?

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Which prominent Abidjan contemporary art gallery is known for championing West African artists and fostering local collectors?

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What unconventional materials did pioneer Ivorian sculptor Christian Lattier use instead of wood or stone?