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  • GALERIE FARAH FAKHRI, Abidjan, Plateau. Côte d'Ivoire
    GALERIE FARAH FAKHRI is a contemporary art gallery based in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, founded in 2023 by Farah Fakhri, an Ivorian collector-dealer of Middle Eastern heritage. The gallery is dedicated to fostering a dialogue between emerging and established artists from the Global South and diasporic communities. The gallery champions vanguard practices share a deep engagement with the world and its transformations. 
    Artist-centric at its core, the gallery has offered a residency program in the heart of the Ivorian capital since its inception, actively supporting artistic creation. Through its exhibitions, residencies, and public programs, GALERIE FARAH FAKHRI the gallery actively contributes to a more polyphonic global art discourse.
    In 2024, the gallery presented a landmark exhibition by renowned Malian artist Abdoulaye Konaté, marking his first show in Côte d’Ivoire. This cemented GALERIE FARAH FAKHRI’s role as a leading force in Côte d’Ivoire and across Africa, opening up new creative spaces and audiences for artists.
  • ABOUT THE FOUNDER Founder and Director of GALERIE FARAH FAKHRI FARAH FAKHRI Born in Abidjan, Farah Fakhri is an Ivorian-Lebanese...

    ABOUT THE FOUNDER

     

    Founder and Director of GALERIE FARAH FAKHRI 

    FARAH FAKHRI

     

    Born in Abidjan, Farah Fakhri is an Ivorian-Lebanese art specialist with a deep passion for storytelling and contemporary African art. Her journey began as Communications Director at Chanel for the MENA region, where she witnessed the integration of storytelling and artisanship with prominent art institutions. After pursuing further education at École du Louvre in Paris and Christie's Education in London, Farah moved back to Abidjan and decided to transform her personal space into a platform for self-funded artist residencies, hosting creatives from across Africa. This initiative, now a cornerstone of her gallery, led to her offering residencies every six weeks, fostering artistic exploration and dialogue. In 2022, she founded GALERIE FARAH FAKHRI, which is on a journey to become a cultural hub bridging local talent with the international art community. Collaborating with emerging talents like Kelvin Haizel and Charles David Gnangoran, and established artists like Yeanzi, Taher Jaoui, and Abdoulaye Konaté, the gallery significantly contributes to the recognition of African art. Farah's dedication to African artistry is at the heart of the gallery's mission to become a globally recognized platform fostering cultural exchange and nurturing a vibrant artist community.

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