Dakar provided a necessary and welcome reprieve from the heaviness of Rome. Participating in the Dakar Biennale introduced me to new artistic energies and offered a moment of cultural reconnection. I explored the Museum of Black Civilizations, visited Goree Island, and engaged with contemporary art practices that narrated local and diasporic histories. This brief but powerful journey allowed me to compare how histories are presented and preserved, contrasting the narratives I encountered in Rome. The warmth of Dakar—its people, sun, and art—brought a sense of ease and renewal, reinforcing the importance of place and context in understanding and presenting heritage.
Reconnection, Ease, Community, Perspective, Contrast, Vitality, Belonging