Afrique en Créations

The Afrique en Créations Association was an important organization in promoting contemporary African creation. Here are the key points:

Historical Background and Objectives

• Founded in 1990, following the "Afrique en Créations" colloquium.
• Main objective: to foster the presence of contemporary African creation on French and European cultural markets.
• Aimed at promoting and disseminating contemporary artistic expressions from Africa, France, and around the world.

Merger with AFAA French

• On January 1, 2000, African Creations merged with the French Association for Art Action (AFAA).
• This merger was part of the rapprochement between the Secretary of State for Cooperation and Francophonie and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• A Programme "Afrique en Créations" was created within AFAA to accommodate the activities of the association.

Impact and Legacy

• The merger opened promising perspectives for the dissemination of African cultural productions beyond traditional Western European boundaries.
• The "Afrique en Créations" Programme within AFAA (which later became CulturesFrance) continued to support contemporary African creation.

The Association Afrique en Créations played a crucial role in promoting contemporary African art, and its legacy continues through cultural cooperation programs between France and Africa.