The Fonds de Dotation OPERA ART COLLECTION & ORSEC present AFRICA COLLECTORS & COLLECTIONS: The “Conversations” exhibition, organized by Africa Collectors & Collections, celebrates contemporary African Art – Special Cameroun
Date: July 6, 2024
Exposition in Collaboration with EDC (Association des Élus de la Diaspora Camerounaise)
Exposition: July 5-27 , 2024
Schedule: 10am to 7pm
Venue: Galerie Mona Lisa, 32- rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris
The Fonds de Dotation OPERA ART COLLECTION & ORSEC present AFRICA COLLECTORS & COLLECTIONS:
The Fonds de Dotation Opera Art Collection is committed to promoting the worldwide influence of artists and established artists around the world and the diversity of artistic creation and artistic practices.
From a Private Collection Featuring Contemporary Art, Sculpture & African Art
The “Conversations” exhibition, organized by Africa Collectors & Collections, celebrates contemporary African art.
It’s hosted at the Mona Lisa Gallery in Paris from July 2 to 27, 2024.
This unique event invites visitors to explore African art in all its forms, featuring renowned artists and collectors from Cameroon, France, and Togo.
Africa Collectors & Collections & Mrs Sorelle BEGUE-BUCHERT
President of the Opera Art Collection Endowment Fund & Notary in Paris
Mr Serge BAKOA TONYE
Member of the Paris & Cameroon Bars, Former Member of the Paris Bar Council
EDC-ASSOCIATION DES ELUS DE LA DIASPORA CAMEROUNAISE
On June 2, 2024, a press release announced the creation of a new entity.
This entity primarily consists of professional representatives (lawyers registered with the Paris and Cameroon Bar Associations, as well as a notary in Paris) and political figures (Deputy Mayors from Metz, Montrouge, and Montmagny).
Some of them have also been or are currently members of EFRACAM, an association of elected officials in France of Cameroonian origin or nationality.
EDC: Founding Members
President: Dr. Marie Claude Edjang, lawyer at the Paris and Cameroon Bar Associations, a professional elected official.
1st Vice President: Mrs. Gertrude Ngo Kaldjob, metropolitan councilor at Euro Metropolis of Metz, Deputy Mayor—politically elected official.
2nd Vice President: Me Sorelle Bègue-Buchert, notary in Paris, expert member of the International Commission of the Paris Chamber of Notaries, responsible for Cameroon, President of the Opéra Art Endowment Fund, professional elected official.
Secretary: Dr. Patrice Ondoua, political scientist, Deputy Mayor of Montrouge, political elected official.
Assistant Secretary: Prof. Jean-Pierre Yetna, professor of literature and philosophy, Deputy Mayor of Montmagny, a political elected official.
Treasurer: Me Caline Kontchou Kamya, lawyer at the Paris and Cameroon Bar Associations, Vice President of the International Bar Association of Cameroon, a professional elected official.
Mission Officer: Dr. Serge Bakoa, lawyer at the Paris and Cameroon Bar Associations, a professional elected official.
The theme of the exhibition is ‘Conversations.
The ‘Conversations’ exhibition, organized by Africa Collectors & Collections, allows us to express, through our words and choices, one of our conceptions of contemporary art in general and African art in particular.
It also aims to showcase the talent and creativity of young and established artists from all backgrounds to the wider public, as well as promote women’s empowerment in the art world for an inclusive and sustainable society.
Private Collections
Diverse Perspectives
Francis Mbella
Francis Mbella, a Cameroonian humanist painter, employs the innovative Tapioca technique to explore the subjectivity of reality.
Made Jong
Made Jong, a Cameroonian stylist and painter, uses tree bark in her creations, combining traditional craftsmanship with recycled materials.
Prestigious Collections
Notable collections include BEGUE-BUCHERT, BAKOA, and SODATONOU, showcasing renowned artists and extensive documentation on contemporary African art.
Engaging Events
Throughout the exhibition, special events enhance the visitor experience.
On July 6, a soirée celebrates Cameroonian collectors and artists, while on July 14, it highlights French and international artists.
These moments foster conversations about African culture and creativity, making “Conversations” a unique opportunity to discover emerging and established talents.
So, if you’re in Paris during July, don’t miss this enriching celebration of African art.
SPECIAL GUESTS
GALERIE MONA LISA
Galerie Mona Lisa
Galerie Mona Lisa is an art gallery located at 32 rue de Varenne in the 7th arrondissement of Paris.
It offers a selection of contemporary works by various artists.
In a sober, uncluttered setting, visitors can discover paintings, sculptures and photographs representative of contemporary art.
The gallery was founded by Arnaud Romic, who discovered great talents in naive art from the former Yugoslavia, such as Rabuzin, Lackovic, Generalic and many others.
In 1961, the gallery organised an exhibition by Francis Picabia, followed by other great painters of the Dada movement such as G. Malkine, Delaunay, Masson, etc.
Today, the gallery exhibits new contemporary talent in painting, sculpture and photography.
It has positioned itself as a meeting place for artists and the public, encouraging the dissemination and promotion of contemporary art.
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Patrick Lachaud, also known as Patshow, is a multifaceted professional with a background in television journalism, radio hosting, and videography. He desired a dynamic website that would showcase his work and highlight the individuals he regularly interviews. The website includes the following key elements:
Showcase Page: An impactful page for selling event-related products.
Information Exchange Space: A platform for communication between artists and the association.
Application Form: Allows interested parties to apply.
Members Area: Shared spaces for users and a blog.
Administration System: Provides management capabilities.
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You can explore more about Patshow on his official website.
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Event coordinator; radio presenter; TV presenter at Kappa; jet tour; Costa croisières; Euro rscg; Mairie de Paris
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@patricklachaud6028
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