Just as excitement was building up for the 2024 Dakar Biennale which was set to be held from May 16 to June 16, the Senegalese Ministry of Sports and Culture released a statement announcing its postponement to November 7. This postponement of one of Africa’s most prestigious art events, according to the ministry, was a result of “constraints and hazards induced by the national and international context” and the desire for the then newly-elected government to organize the event in optimum conditions. With many art enthusiasts already looking forward to this event, plans were undoubtedly disrupted, but many chose instead to attend the side events that went on to happen anyway.
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