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Abidjan's Night of Galleries Boosts Cultural Visibility

4/13/2026

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Abidjan hosted the Night of the Galleries on April 13, 2026, during its art week, which ran Tuesday through Sunday.
The event offered late-night access to over a dozen galleries and museums.
Participation from Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Mali rose significantly.
Yacouba Konaté founded the event, emphasizing Abidjan’s cultural visibility.
The week closed with workshops and exhibitions, including works by Ouattara Watts, a New York-based artist.

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Story summary

Abidjan hosted the Night of the Galleries on April 13, 2026, during its art week, which ran Tuesday through Sunday.
The event offered late-night access to over a dozen galleries and museums.
Participation from Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Mali rose significantly.
Yacouba Konaté founded the event, emphasizing Abidjan’s cultural visibility.
The week closed with workshops and exhibitions, including works by Ouattara Watts, a New York-based artist.