Gallery Presentation

Located in downtown Dakar, Selebe Yoon is a contemporary art gallery and residence for artists and curators founded in December 2020.

Built in 1952, the modern building housing the gallery is an emblematic example of Dakar's architectural history. Selebe Yoon’ means “crossroads” in Wolof. Selebe Yoon has several exhibition rooms, a library, workshops and accommodation for our residents.
The programme is punctuated by large-scale thematic and monographic exhibitions featuring artists from the younger generation as well as major figures from the post-colonial period. Our exhibitions occupy the entire space and transform the place in a new way, placing the public's experience at the centre. Archive and research spaces dedicated to parallel disciplines, in collaboration with art historians, curators and architects, accompany the exhibitions and/or are the subject of presentations in one of our exhibition rooms.

As a contemporary art gallery committed to the international scene, Selebe Yoon supports its artists in off-site and international projects. Through our residency and a public programme consisting of meetings with artists and curators, round tables, performances and literary recitals, our venue is designed to be a space for exchange and reflection in which artists and curators can meet and exchange ideas.