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Isha Fofana is exhibiting at the UNESCO headquarters

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Datum:	27.05.2013 bis 31.05.2013
Ort:	Paris
Anschrift:	UNESCO headquarters, Paris (France)
Kontakt:	Isha Fofana / Bernd Ax
Kosten:	keine Angabe
E-Mail:	info@mama-africa-gambia.org
Internet:	http://www.mama-africa-gambia.org
Programm:	Isha Fofana is exhibiting at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris As a part of the “Africa Week” celebrations at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris Isha Fofana – also known as “Mama Africa” – presents some of her artworks at an international exhibition. The exhibition will take place from May, 27th to 31st, 2013. Isha is representing The Gambia with five of her impressive paintings. Thanks to Adelle M. Sock, member of the Gambian Mission at the UNESCO in Paris, Isha got the chance to present her inspiring art at the centre of the worldwide most important cultural organization – the UNESCO. “It will be another milestone added to my international career. I’m very proud to get the chance showing my artworks at such a key location and – of course - to represent once again my country. I like to thank everyone helping me to make this opportunity happens”, said the renowned Gambian artist. Isha Fofana will face a fruitful challenge with some of the best African artist’s whiles exhibiting her large-sized paintings at the UNESCO headquarters in the French capital. “Just like an artistic explosion, in her artwork Isha Fofana gives vent to all her suppressed thoughts, dreams and feelings. In her paintings, Isha Fofana uses her social and cultural background to express herself artistically. She combines her experience from her childhood with her ethnical roots in African traditions and the new artistic freedom gained in the western world. However, the way she is painting and using the canvas is markedly original and peculiar and therefore enormously powerful and contemporary. With her expressive technique, she creates passionate and powerfully contrasting paintings which rise to unexpected sensual pleasures…” lauds Dr. Adam Öllers, director of the museums in Aachen/Germany, Ishas creative work. In 2008 Isha Fofana has returned home to The Gambia after an almost ten year international career abroad. During her time in Europe she had many exhibitions, amongst them, the UNESCO music awards given to Youssou N \\\' Dour/Senegal and Oumou Sangaré/Mali. Her gallery in Germany was a cultural centre for people interested in arts and culture from Africa. After an audience at the Vice President of The Gambia, Isha Fofana decided to return home to support her country with her talent and knowledge. Therefore, she founded the non-profit cultural institution called “Mama Africa” and built up the “Mama Africa - women’s museum & art centre” at Batokunku/The Gambia. With the Mama Africa Museum and Art-Centre she wishes to contribute to safeguarding African Heritage, she want to tell the stories of Gambian women and hope to increase the appreciation of contemporary African art and female artists. The museum focuses on women’s contribution to society and how they shaped and will shape Gambian past, present and future, Mama Africa want to be a “Living Museum”. Guests can meet artists at work, enjoy local dancing, music and traditional dresses. The museum provides the opportunity to get in touch with female spiritual power and healing methods and to experience family life from the past to today. Together, paintings, sculptures and historical objects create the spirit of Mama Africa. Curriculum Vita Isha Fofana together with a selection of her exhibitions: 1965 born in Banjul, The Gambia / West Africa since 1984 member of the ”Gambia Black African Art Club” since 2001 private and public exhibitions in Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands , e.g. 2002 and 2004 exhibition at the UNESCO Music Award to Youssou N’Dour and Oumou Sangaré/Mali in Aachen, Germany 2006 opening of the art gallery “Mama Afrika” in Cologne, Germany Nov. 2007 exhibition together with award given to Waris Dirie, Kerkrade, NL Nov. 2007 Nomination “Best African Artist in Europe” since Dec. 2007 International representative of The Gambian artists since 2008 member of International Artist Association” IKV Germany 2009 opening “Mama Africa- women’s museum & art centre” Batokunku, The Gambia 2009 „UN World Women’s Day“ - Kick-off of a travelling exhibition at Mama Africa Since 2009 head of “Girls in Art” – girls education project 2010 appointed chairperson to the Board of „National Centre for Art & Culture“ The Gambia 2010 appointed member of the Organizing Committee \\\"Kanilai International Cultural Festival“ Since 2010 Head of Batokunku School for Art & Homeopathy / The Gambia 2011 African Women Entrepreneurs Program (AWEP) / USA (Invitation by the Head of US Department of State) 2012 “Visionary Women” – Exhibition Nairobi National Museum – Kenya 2013 “African Week” exhibition UNESCO headquarters Paris / France Cooperation with projects/universities/schools/etc. in The Gambia, USA, Scandinavia, GB, Germany, Switzerland and other countries Thanks for your attention! All the Best from the West! Bernd Ax \\\"Mama Africa\\\" women\\\'s museum & art centre Isha Fofana / Bernd Ax Batokunku / The Gambia Phone: 00220 7450 730 (Isha) Phone: 00220 7333 780 (Bernd) www.mama-africa-gambia.org info@mama-africa-gambia.org www.womeninmuseum.net/blog/?cat=22 Skype: berndax1

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