Temps Forts

Primitive. Wild. These are words used- and not long ago - to define the African continent, its inhabitants, its artistic creations and everyday gestures. The people of the Pacifique island and the Americas were also perceived as such. The Eurocentric vision of the 19 th century, based on theories known as scientific at the time, saw these people as inferior to Europeans, both physically (brain size) and intellectually.

Since April 24 th 2019 in the "youth" bookshelves, it is possible to find "ADI DE BOUTANGA ", the story of the young Adidjatou who grew up at the Jean-Félicien Gacha Foundation and whom author and friend Alain Serge Dzotap has wonderfully put into words.

The first two podcasts Perles d'Afrique invite you to listen to Igénie Nomba and Gilbert Ouembe, both workshop managers at the Jean-Félicien Gacha Foundation. They provide some keys insights to their work in connection with the realization of the work for the "Révélations" fair and talk about their passion for their job.