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Art THERAPY in SENEGAL

Updated: 3 days ago

In Senegal, as in many parts of the world, mental health remains a sensitive and often stigmatized topic. Individuals facing severe mental illnesses frequently encounter societal exclusion, while those grappling with everyday anxieties often remain unseen.


Since 2019, I've had the privilege of collaborating with the Atelier d'EX-pression, a sanctuary for collective expression, connection, and healing located within the psychiatric clinic of Fann Hospital in Dakar.... Proud to share some news reports of our exhibitions from the Biennale de Dakar 2022 and 2024, funded by the Luxembourg Embassy in Dakar, challenging societal perceptions and celebrating the creative voices of those living with mental illness.


Reuters reportage on the Atelier d'EX-pression during the 14th Biennale of Contemporary African Art 2022
RFI reportage on the Atelier d'EX-pression during the 15th Biennale of Contemporary African Art 2024

The Atelier's associative arm, RESCAP'ART, continually seeks partners to co-create impactful projects:


  • Funding for essential art supplies.

  • Organizing exhibitions to display and celebrate patients' artworks.

  • Envisioning a permanent gallery dedicated to art created by individuals living with mental illnesses.


Are you passionate about the power of the arts to support mental health?


For more insights into our work and to explore opportunities for collaboration, where you can make a real difference, go to Art for Mental Health and Transform your Community.



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