Canoes, fishermen and banks of Senegal inhabit the powerfully colored canvases of Alioune Diagne. From his native country, he has always been attracted to the banks of the Senegal and Gambia rivers, capturing the animation and energy of the scenes of life that he observes.

“This allows me to illustrate in an underlying way the problems of migration, overfishing, water pollution but also the courage of anonymous men living in difficult conditions to provide the country with fish”, underlines Alioune Diagne who he is known on the international scene from Dakar to Paris, and who will represent Senegal at the 60th Venice Biennale in 2024.

His paintings offer a striking echo to the works of the great impressionist masters, through their movement and technique. In response to the touches of color of Monet or Sisley, the artist offers a set of abstract signs which form silhouettes and sensations. A connection to discover!