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The immersive exhibition "The Sigui Experience,” part of the Biennale in Dakar, Senegal on May 28, 2022. The art world has descended on the Senegalese capital for its first pandemic-era biennale, the biggest art event in West Africa, where the greatest creations on view are often found just by strolling the streets. Carmen Abd Ali/The New York Time.

A sculpture Naaw Naan by the artist Diadji Diop along the coastal road in Dakar,, Senegal on Friday, May 27, 2022. The art world has descended on the Senegalese capital for its first pandemic-era biennale, the biggest art event in West Africa, where the greatest creations on view are often found just by strolling the streets. Carmen Abd Ali/The New York Time.

Volcanic rocks in Dakar, Senegal on Thursday, May 26, 2022. The art world has descended on the Senegalese capital for its first pandemic-era biennale, the biggest art event in West Africa, where the greatest creations on view are often found just by strolling the streets. Carmen Abd Ali/The New York Time.

The exhibition "De cruce,” part of the Biennale in Dakar, Senegal on May 27, 2022. The art world has descended on the Senegalese capital for its first pandemic-era biennale, the biggest art event in West Africa, where the greatest creations on view are often found just by strolling the streets. Carmen Abd Ali/The New York Times.

Irene Antonia Diane Reece’s "I will come to see you, as often as I can,” part of the Biennale in Dakar, Senegal on May 27, 2022. The art world has descended on the Senegalese capital for its first pandemic-era biennale, the biggest art event in West Africa, where the greatest creations on view are often found just by strolling the streets. Carmen Abd Ali/The New York Times

A new housing development in Dakar, Senegal on Thursday, May 26, 2022. The art world has descended on the Senegalese capital for its first pandemic-era biennale, the biggest art event in West Africa, where the greatest creations on view are often found just by strolling the streets. Carmen Abd Ali/The New York Times

Malaw Sow, a sculptor, works on his pieces along the coastal road in Dakar,, Senegal on Friday, May 27, 2022. The art world has descended on the Senegalese capital for its first pandemic-era biennale, the biggest art event in West Africa, where the greatest creations on view are often found just by strolling the streets. Carmen Abd Ali/The New York Times

A DJ entertains at the Copacabana beach club in Dakar, Senegal on Sunday, May 29, 2022. The art world has descended on the Senegalese capital for its first pandemic-era biennale, the biggest art event in West Africa, where the greatest creations on view are often found just by strolling the streets. Carmen Abd Ali/The New York Times

Dakar’s coastline from the Ouakam district in Senegal on Friday, May 27, 2022. The art world has descended on the Senegalese capital for its first pandemic-era biennale, the biggest art event in West Africa, where the greatest creations on view are often found just by strolling the streets. Carmen Abd Ali/The New York Times

A performance in front of the train station in downtown Dakar, Senegal on Sunday, May 29, 2022. One of hundreds of events and exhibitions taking place on the sidelines of the Biennale in Senegal’s capital. Carmen Abd Ali/The New York Times