Emmanuel is one of forty-two artists from twenty-one African countries, including one from Reunion Island, selected for this international exhibition. Dak’ Art will feature numerous events, these include the international exhibition featuring artists from several countries in Africa and the Diaspora, at the Museum Theodore Monod, and an exhibition at the National Gallery featuring three guest artists: Peter Clarke, Goddy Leye and Berni Searle.

Dak’ Art is a significant event on the international contemporary art calendar. The theme for this year is Contemporary Creation and Social Dynamics - the dialogue that contemporary artists maintain with a social environment which is in constant mutation. The Dakar Biennale has been running since 1992. It is considered one of the foremost platforms for contemporary artists with their cultural roots in Africa.

The Biennale states its aims as offering “a space of different prejudice-free visions on approaches and inspirations to analyse in relation to a plurality of influences from both immediate and farther sources.”

“I am honoured to be participating in the Dak’ Art. Being selected is a major accolade for me as an artist”, says Emmanuel.

The three appointed curators for Dak’ Art are: Christine Eyene an independent curator and art critic currently working with Autograph ABP, London; Nadira Laggoune a curator and art critic and lastly Riason Naidoo, director of the Iziko South African National Gallery.

Paul Emmanuel born in Kabwe Zambia, graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand in 1993 with a B. A. in Fine Art. Emmanuel employs various media, including installation, printmaking, drawing, photography and film, to reveal layered visions concerned with his identity as a white male living in post-apartheid South Africa.

The exhibition will open on 11 May and close 10 June Dakar, Senegal.