Amadou Sanogo
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Amadou Sanogo
Rights reserved: Amadou Sanogo, Ni danka wili la siɛ kɔ a bido muru jakola. (La malédiction pousse la volaille à se transformer en vendeur de couteaux.), 2020 150 × 159 cm, acrylique sur toile courtesy de l'artiste et de la galerie MAGNIN-A, Paris © Benoît Mauras
150 × 159 cm, acrylic on canvas
On a yellow background, a bird stands out, hiding a knife in its breast. The animal represents the family that nourishes and protects. But the curse can cause some men to turn against their families. Amadou Sanogo explains: «We ask young people today to stop glorifying things that can harm the community. The family has certain limits; it is there to advise and support you, but if you see it as a target, it can do nothing». This proverb reminds us of everyone's responsibility for the common good.
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