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Through each brushstroke, Kalidou Kassé tells the story of Africa’s soul, one that celebrates resilience, heritage, and the shared language of art.

 

Highlights

Kalidou Kassé, curator of the Collectors’ Exhibition, welcoming the President of the Republic of Senegal, His Excellency Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Faye, during the 15th edition of the Dakar Biennale in 2025.
Kalidou Kassé, curator of the Collectors’ Exhibition, welcoming the President of the Republic of Senegal, His Excellency Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Faye, during the 15th edition of the Dakar Biennale in 2025.
In 2025, Kalidou Kassé collaborated with artist Werner Zeh in Buchen, Germany, to create a mural celebrating friendship and cultural solidarity among people.
In 2025, Kalidou Kassé collaborated with artist Werner Zeh in Buchen, Germany, to create a mural celebrating friendship and cultural solidarity among people.
On October 24, Senegal was honored at the University of Massachusetts through visual artist Kalidou Kassé, the “Brush of the Sahel,” guest of honor at the 9th Boston Pan-African Annual Forum, chaired by Dr. Joyce Hope Scott.
On October 24, Senegal was honored at the University of Massachusetts through visual artist Kalidou Kassé, the “Brush of the Sahel,” guest of honor at the 9th Boston Pan-African Annual Forum, chaired by Dr. Joyce Hope Scott.
In April 2024, Senegalese artist Kalidou Kassé contributed to the climate-themed mural “Notre Planète” in Castelsarrasin, France.
In April 2024, Senegalese artist Kalidou Kassé contributed to the climate-themed mural “Notre Planète” in Castelsarrasin, France.
President Moustapha Niass offering a painting by Kalidou Kassé to German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
President Moustapha Niass offering a painting by Kalidou Kassé to German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
Kalidou Kassé has presented a distinguished artwork in support of the Catholic Church to His Excellency, Archbishop Benjamin Ndiaye of Dakar, Senegal.
Kalidou Kassé has presented a distinguished artwork in support of the Catholic Church to His Excellency, Archbishop Benjamin Ndiaye of Dakar, Senegal.
President of the National Assembly of Senegal, Malick Ndiaye, offering a tapestry by Kalidou Kassé to the President of the National Assembly of Thailand.
President of the National Assembly of Senegal, Malick Ndiaye, offering a tapestry by Kalidou Kassé to the President of the National Assembly of Thailand.
Official presentation of a certificate honoring Kalidou Kassé as Benefactor of the Association of Cultural Press of Senegal.
Official presentation of a certificate honoring Kalidou Kassé as Benefactor of the Association of Cultural Press of Senegal.
Training session organized for the Senegalese Cultural Press Association at the Ateliers du Sahel, in partnership with Kalidou Kassé.
Training session organized for the Senegalese Cultural Press Association at the Ateliers du Sahel, in partnership with Kalidou Kassé.
Visit by National Geographic to Kalidou Kassé’s Ateliers du Sahel Gallery in Senegal.
Visit by National Geographic to Kalidou Kassé’s Ateliers du Sahel Gallery in Senegal.
Kalidou Kassé handing over the artwork À la Rencontre de l’Astéroïde to Marame Kaïré, Director of the Senegalese Space Studies Agency.
Kalidou Kassé handing over the artwork À la Rencontre de l’Astéroïde to Marame Kaïré, Director of the Senegalese Space Studies Agency.
In February 2023, Kalidou Kassé donated one of his paintings for an auction supporting the victims of the earthquakes in Turkey.
In February 2023, Kalidou Kassé donated one of his paintings for an auction supporting the victims of the earthquakes in Turkey.
Kalidou Kassé welcomed distinguished professors and their students visiting from the United States.
Kalidou Kassé welcomed distinguished professors and their students visiting from the United States.
Exhibition “Sur le fil: From Dakar to Paris”, held at La Galerie du 19M in Paris, in collaboration with the CHANEL Group.
Exhibition “Sur le fil: From Dakar to Paris”, held at La Galerie du 19M in Paris, in collaboration with the CHANEL Group.
Kalidou Kassé, the project’s original initiator, organized the 2016 MIAD, with the first official edition held at the African Renaissance Monument during Dak’Art 2022.
Kalidou Kassé, the project’s original initiator, organized the 2016 MIAD, with the first official edition held at the African Renaissance Monument during Dak’Art 2022.
On June 8, 2024, a visit and donation were made to the school named after Kalidou Kassé in Senegal.
On June 8, 2024, a visit and donation were made to the school named after Kalidou Kassé in Senegal.
Documentary film “Titi Boy”, dedicated to the life and work of Kalidou Kassé, screened at Cinéma Pathé Dakar on May 9, 2023.
Documentary film “Titi Boy”, dedicated to the life and work of Kalidou Kassé, screened at Cinéma Pathé Dakar on May 9, 2023.
Behind the scenes with Baba Maal of the documentary “Titi Boy”, dedicated to the life and work of Kalidou Kassé, at Cinéma Pathé Dakar on May 9, 2023.
Behind the scenes with Baba Maal of the documentary “Titi Boy”, dedicated to the life and work of Kalidou Kassé, at Cinéma Pathé Dakar on May 9, 2023.
On December 8, 2022, the plaque for Kalidou Kassé’s mural “Le Parcours de l’Étudiant” at IFAN, Dakar—Senegal’s institute and museum for African arts and heritage—was unveiled with IFAN authorities and Moroccan and Senegalese artists.
On December 8, 2022, the plaque for Kalidou Kassé’s mural “Le Parcours de l’Étudiant” at IFAN, Dakar—Senegal’s institute and museum for African arts and heritage—was unveiled with IFAN authorities and Moroccan and Senegalese artists.
In 2017, the iconic work “Paix par la Justice” by Kalidou Kassé was formally presented by Senegal to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague.
In 2017, the iconic work “Paix par la Justice” by Kalidou Kassé was formally presented by Senegal to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague.
“Paix par la Justice” - Acrylic on Canvas
“Paix par la Justice” - Acrylic on Canvas
In September 2021, Kalidou Kassé, visual artist, was appointed Ambassador of Peace through the “Global Prosperity and Peace” initiative.
In September 2021, Kalidou Kassé, visual artist, was appointed Ambassador of Peace through the “Global Prosperity and Peace” initiative.
On Wednesday, March 31, painter Kalidou Kassé presented a painting to Professor Didier Raoult at IRESSEF Diamniadio.
On Wednesday, March 31, painter Kalidou Kassé presented a painting to Professor Didier Raoult at IRESSEF Diamniadio.
In 2020, Senegalese visual artist Kalidou Kassé celebrated forty years of artistic achievement with a remarkable exhibition titled “Gis Gis Bu Bess”.
In 2020, Senegalese visual artist Kalidou Kassé celebrated forty years of artistic achievement with a remarkable exhibition titled “Gis Gis Bu Bess”.
A major faience mural work at the Dakar International Maritime Station, created by Kalidou Kassé.
A major faience mural work at the Dakar International Maritime Station, created by Kalidou Kassé.
In 2020, Senegalese visual artist Kalidou Kassé celebrated forty years of artistic achievement with a remarkable exhibition titled “Gis Gis Bu Bess”.
In 2020, Senegalese visual artist Kalidou Kassé celebrated forty years of artistic achievement with a remarkable exhibition titled “Gis Gis Bu Bess”.
During the celebration of Kalidou Kassé’s 35-year artistic career, the event “La Palette des Arts” honored patrons and leading figures of the cultural scene.
During the celebration of Kalidou Kassé’s 35-year artistic career, the event “La Palette des Arts” honored patrons and leading figures of the cultural scene.
As part of the 5th Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa, culture played a central role in engaging the public to reflect on contemporary security challenges.
As part of the 5th Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa, culture played a central role in engaging the public to reflect on contemporary security challenges.
Cultural Congress – Presentation by Kalidou Kassé, in collaboration with the Moscow University of Arts and Culture (2024).
Cultural Congress – Presentation by Kalidou Kassé, in collaboration with the Moscow University of Arts and Culture (2024).
In Thiès, the rail capital of Senegal, Kalidou Kassé’s “L’Homme de Fer” pays tribute to generations of railway workers. Dimension : 7m
In Thiès, the rail capital of Senegal, Kalidou Kassé’s “L’Homme de Fer” pays tribute to generations of railway workers. Dimension : 7m
Design and creation of the President of Senegal’s Grand Prize for the Arts trophy.
Design and creation of the President of Senegal’s Grand Prize for the Arts trophy.
“Le Chant des Molécules”, a work by Kalidou Kassé, created for IRESSEF (Diamniadio). Dimension : 7m
“Le Chant des Molécules”, a work by Kalidou Kassé, created for IRESSEF (Diamniadio). Dimension : 7m
Taggat, the first private visual arts school in Senegal, founded by artist Kalidou Kassé, officially opened its doors on Tuesday, August 4, 2009.
Taggat, the first private visual arts school in Senegal, founded by artist Kalidou Kassé, officially opened its doors on Tuesday, August 4, 2009.
Official Ceremony Marking the Donation of an Artwork by the Renowned Artist Kalidou Kassé to the African Culture Fund (ACF).
Official Ceremony Marking the Donation of an Artwork by the Renowned Artist Kalidou Kassé to the African Culture Fund (ACF).
In 2013, in Thiès, Kalidou Kassé, through his school Taggat, initiated and offered the training programme ‘Un Talibé, Un Métier’, aimed at providing talibés with vocational skills alongside their Qur’anic education.
In 2013, in Thiès, Kalidou Kassé, through his school Taggat, initiated and offered the training programme ‘Un Talibé, Un Métier’, aimed at providing talibés with vocational skills alongside their Qur’anic education.
Kalidou Kassé was honored to receive the Book on the Rome Statute from Mr. Osvaldo Zavala Giler, Registrar of the International Criminal Court (ICC), during a formal presentation in The Hague. The ceremony was attended by Mr. Henry Pierre Sarr, First Secretary of the Embassy of Senegal.
Kalidou Kassé was honored to receive the Book on the Rome Statute from Mr. Osvaldo Zavala Giler, Registrar of the International Criminal Court (ICC), during a formal presentation in The Hague. The ceremony was attended by Mr. Henry Pierre Sarr, First Secretary of the Embassy of Senegal.
Her Excellency, Mrs. Ramatoulaye Bâ Faye, visited the artwork Peace Through Justice at the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Her Excellency, Mrs. Ramatoulaye Bâ Faye, visited the artwork Peace Through Justice at the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Kalidou Kassé’s work was featured at the Chanel Group exhibition in Paris, attended by Mr. Bruno Pavlovsky, President of Chanel, and Professor El Hadj Malick Ndiaye, Artistic Director.
Kalidou Kassé’s work was featured at the Chanel Group exhibition in Paris, attended by Mr. Bruno Pavlovsky, President of Chanel, and Professor El Hadj Malick Ndiaye, Artistic Director.
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Through color, movement, and emotion, Kalidou Kassé paints the stories of Africa and humanity. His art is a reflection of heritage, hope, and the power of creativity to unite the world.

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