Editorial

The 2011 edition of the “Rencontres” offer a reflection on the quest for a sustainable world, with the aim to outline an inventory and pay special attention to the signs and forms of resistance possible. The strong adherence to the theme proposed only confirmed the social and political commitment of African artists.

Environmental concerns, once limited to a small circle of visionaries alerts, are now part of our daily lives and are at the heart of all debates.

Lien Botha, “Parrot Jungle” 2009

Rania Dourai, “Artocratie” JR La Goulette

Elise Fitte-Duval, “Vivez les pieds dans l’eau” 2009

Arturo BIBANG, « A Annobon » 2011

David GOLDBLATT, “Paul Tuge … after shooting a policeman”

Thierry Gouegnon, Market

Raymond Dakoua, « Djoliba et les gens du fleuve » 2009

Sougalo Malé, 1960

Georges Osodi, “OBIGBO GAS FLARE AT NIGHT”, 2006

Nyaba Léon Ouedrago, “L’enfer du cuivre”

Adolphus Opara, “Neglet” 2010

“Carte Blanche” Sindika Dokolo, Senegal_Casset

Lofti Ghariani, série “Fragments d’un vécu en Tunisie”, 2011

Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi, “Granite Mining in Angola” 2011

Nyaba Léon Ouedraogo, “Erreur humaine” Abidjan, 2010

Nyani Quarmyne, “Climate change”, 2010-2011

François-Xavier GBRE, Tracks series, Tiberias 2009

Francis Kodia, ,“Ville d’Etatolo : cimetière des épaves” 2011

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