Giving contemporary African art the place it deserves.
Daffa Konaté
Daffa Konaté is an independent curator, cultural consultant and founder of Art Kelen, a platform dedicated to contemporary African art. She created Art Kelen to give African artists greater visibility, to make it easier for them to meet collectors, and to help their work gain wider recognition.
Transmission sits at the heart of her practice: making art and culture reachable for as many people as possible, building bridges and stirring curiosity. She supports artists, projects and cultural organisations in their development and visibility, and creates exhibitions and experiences that bring works and audiences together.
Her approach: to let works meet their audience, to keep narratives circulating, and to contribute to greater visibility for contemporary African art scenes.
Six things, one place
Projects made to measure
Exhibition and interior curation, cultural programming, event design and strategic support for institutions, companies and private clients.
Art, directly from the artists
Discover a selection of works chosen by Art Kelen and acquire them directly from the artists.
A community around art
For collectors, professionals and enthusiasts who want to follow, understand and deepen their knowledge of contemporary African art.
Exhibitions that travel
Virtual exhibitions built to move works beyond borders. Every exhibition is conceived and curated by Daffa Konaté.
A monthly report
A monthly reading of contemporary African art: market, artists, works, sales, trends and news. Sourced data and independent analysis, published each month with the Circle Letter.
Perspectives on contemporary African art
Reflections, artist profiles and conversations, drawn from the exhibitions, studios and encounters that feed Daffa's work.
Contemporary African art belongs fully to the global conversation.