Photography · Mali National Museum and African Photography House, Bamako, Mali
Official poster or photo of the festival (fiche Festival TV ).
Dates
November–January, biennial (15th edition announced: November 26, 2026 – January 26, 2027)
Venue
Mali National Museum and African Photography House, Bamako, Mali
Genres
Photographie
Also known as the
Bamako meetings, African Biennale of Photography, Bamako, Mali
The festival
The Bamako Encounters are the African Biennial of Photography, organized by the Ministry of Culture of Mali. The 14th edition, "Kuma", was held from 16 November 2024 to 16 January 2025, notably at the National Museum of Mali and at the African Photography House.
Good to know
15th edition announced from 26 November 2026 to 26 January 2027; artistic director of the 14th edition: Lassana Igo Diarra.
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