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Artists & conservationists, gathering across Africa to explore how art shapes the way we see nature.

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What makes it special? People showing up with curiosity, a sense of humor - and all the little moments together between the panel discussions and the performances - and walking away after three days with 60 new friends from South Africa to Switzerland, Maputo to Madrid. And it simply wouldn't have been possible without everyone behind the scenes, especially the event team (Dija, Safiatou, Marie - absolute rockstars), the hosts and moderators, Chef Fatou and the La Fourchette team who tantalized our taste buds, La Cave Wine Bar and J de Willebois Estate who kept the wine flowing while we listened to the music of SAHAD and Music Beyond, the drivers and set up crews, the staff at all Pullman Hotel and all the venues - and the cameramen (Kehinde, Jigar, Shem) who helped capture it all. by @arete.arts.foundation

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Arete Arts in Dakar! What a wonderful gathering full of the most inspiring artists, art lovers, Africa enthusiasts and philanthropists. Thanks to the incredible group of people who gathered and some amazing venues and hosts. DM us if you are interested in being a part of the next event! #arete #afrisos #africa #art #connection 🎥 @kt_odutayo by @arete.arts.foundation

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a year ago

Our first book, Afroprophetic: Art transforming minds and nature explores the theme of climate change, Africa’s natural resources, biodiversity and humanity’s relationship with nature.

This post features an excerpt from Romuald Hazoumè’s section in our book which highlights the clichés about Africa and criticizes the hardships of globalization in the African context.

He assembles materials, scraps and obsolete objects, which he uses to represent his vision of society, events or global problems.

Known for his signature “masques bidons” (repurposed masks), Romuald creates a variety of masks using plastic waste and natural materials that are full of character.
 “There were travelling artists called “aré”, who were in charge of bringing culture from one kingdom to another. I totally recognize myself in this appellation”.
 Romuald considers himself a guardian of his own Yoruba culture, where mask production plays an important role. Attached to the territory, the artist is committed to his fellow Beninese by seeking to raise their consciousness around cultural values.

Other featured artists in our book include John Akomfrah RA, El Anatsui, Dr. Serge Attukwei Clottey, Sokari Douglas Camp CBE, Abdoulaye Konate, Wangechi Mutu, Yinka Shonibare CBE RA, Pascale Marthine Tayou, Barthélémy Toguo.

Arete Arts generates funds from the book and artwork sales, alongside donations, to bring more people into dialogue about the state of the planet and how we can collectively work towards creating a more beautiful and sustainable world. Embracing innovation in thought and action means always trying to see things from another perspective.

Get your copy today, available for purchase from our online store. You can find the link in our bio.

@romualdhazoume

#areteartsfoundation #contemporaryafricanart #arttransformingmindsandnature #afroprophetic #romualdhazoumè #masquesbidons by @arete.arts.foundation

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2 years ago

Ecos do 2º Dia: Missão Cumprida na Mafalala! 🎉💼

1️⃣ O foco em cada detalhe: A arte de transformar com dedicação.

2️⃣ Mãos à obra: Cada costura a dar forma e vida à capulana.

3️⃣-6️⃣ Orgulho e peças finalizadas: O sorriso de quem criou a sua própria carteira sustentável!

O workshop Costurando Sonhos Verdes chegou ao fim, mas os ensinamentos da economia circular vieram para ficar. Parabéns a todas as participantes pelo talento inspirador! 👏💚

Gratidão @arete.arts.foundation
@mafalalamuseu
@conscientesociedade
@gbr.film
@costurando_sonhos_mz
#EcosDoSegundoDia #CosturandoSonhosVerdes #DoLixoAoValor #EconomiaCircular #Mafalala Capulana ArtesanatoSustentavel FeitoÀMão Maputo Moçambique EmpoderamentoFeminino ReciclarECompreender by @arete.arts.foundation

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3 days ago

We’re proud to announce Tides of Memory by Mário Macilau as a grantee of our Mozambique Creative Initiatives Fund with Spheres of Exchange.

On Mozambique Island, the doors remember. Salt, humidity, and rising seas are wearing them down, and with them, centuries of memory.

In Tides of Memory, photographer Mário Macilau trains young people to document the island’s heritage and coastline, recording oral histories and sharing their work in a public exhibition.

#mozambique #ilhademoçambique #contemporaryart #africanphotography #photography by @arete.arts.foundation

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7 days ago

PARTICIPA! ENVIA O TEU TEXTO E INSCREVE-TE NA OFICINA

A Palavra & Palavras Eventos convida poetas, escritores e criadores a fazerem parte do livro coletivo que será lançado em Novembro, no âmbito do projeto "Palavras São Palavras – Ciclo de Arte e Acção Ambiental" , financiado pela Arete Arts Foundation.

1. ENVIO DE TEXTOS PARA O LIVRO COLETIVO

Envia os teus poemas ou textos para fazerem parte da publicação.

Regras:

· Até 2 poemas por autor
· Máximo 30 linhas por poema
· Tema livre, com incentivo a abordagens sobre meio ambiente e sustentabilidade
· Textos em português (ou em línguas moçambicanas com tradução)

Envia para: nadiiamunguambe@gmail.com
Assunto: "Livro Coletivo – Poema"
Prazo: até 20 de Outubro de 2026

Nota: Cada autor selecionado receberá um exemplar do livro.

2. INSCRIÇÃO PARA A OFICINA DE LIVROS

Queres aprender a produzir livros com capas de papel reciclado? Inscreve-te na oficina facilitada por Elcídio Bila (Editora Kuvaninga).

📅 Data: 16 de Outubro de 2026
🕘 Horários: 09h00 e 13h00 (dois turnos)
📍 Local: Centro de Formação e Documentação Fotográfica
Endereço: Av. Josina Machel, nº 1071 – R/C, Maputo
🎟️ Participação gratuita – vagas limitadas!

Como inscrever-se:
Envia o teu nome, contacto e turno preferido para:
📧 nadiiamunguambe@gmail.com
📱+258 84 200 1082 (WhatsApp)
Prazo: até 14 de Outubro de 2026

Não percas esta oportunidade de fazer parte de um livro único e de aprender uma técnica sustentável!

#PalavrasSãoPalavras #OficinaDeLivros #LivroColetivo #ArteAmbiente #Maputo by @arete.arts.foundation

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10 days ago

Pancho Guedes designed around 500 buildings in Maputo, and no two are the same.

He gave the city the Lemon Squeezer Church, the Smiling Lion, and Prometheus - modernism with sculpture bolted on. Four of them are close enough to walk between an afternoon.

Save this for your next time in Maputo. #maputo #panchoguedes #africanart #africanmodernism #africanarchitecture by @arete.arts.foundation

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14 days ago

Architect Tosin Oshinowo on the market as something far more than a place of commerce. Arete, Dakar 2025.

#dakar #architecture #africa #africanart #africanarchitecture by @arete.arts.foundation

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17 days ago

Tosin Oshinowo, one of our Dakar 2025 speakers, took Lagos’s self-organising markets to the Venice Biennale and argued they are a model, not a mess.

She argues the case that African cities should stop importing plans drawn for other climates and other economies.
“Tradition is not something of the past; it can be a guide toward more sustainable futures.”
@tosin.oshinowo

📷 @oshinowo.studio by @arete.arts.foundation

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19 days ago

Palavras são Palavras @pspmz puts an established poet and a young person from the neighbourhood on the same stage, with the same chance to be heard.
This cycle, every poem, song and performance takes the environment as its subject — and every evening ends with the audience planting trees.

Keep your eyes peeled for the next soirée

#poetry #mozambique #contemporaryart #africanart #environmentart by @arete.arts.foundation

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21 days ago

Stills from our Dakar 2025 Film

Kehinde Odutayo spent three days in Dakar and Gorée following the conversations that drifted away from the stage: on stairwells, in courtyards, on the late ferry back from the island.

The full film is linked in our bio.

#dakar #film #video #africanart #contemporaryart by @arete.arts.foundation

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Gorée Island. Today a museum, and a reminder of how fragile freedom is - it is a landmark of great importance. We were lucky to spend some time on the island in November of 2025, and anyone would tell you that it’s impossible not to feel the power the place holds. by @arete.arts.foundation

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