City of Grand-Bassam emerges as haven for artists in Ivory Coast • FRANCE 24 English

In Ivory Coast, painters, photographers, designers and sculptors are choosing to settle in the city of Grand-Bassam, away from the urban chaos and air pollution of Abidjan. The historic UNESCO World Heritage city, located an hour from the economic capital, is attracting more and more designers in search of a more serene and affordable lifestyle. As the once-popular artisanal village of Grand-Bassam grapples with a drop in tourism, a new generation of artists from diverse backgrounds is reclaiming this historic cultural centre and breathing new life into it. Our correspondents report.

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[ryangilbert]

Really great story, and so well presented. As an indigenous photographer in South Florida USA, I'm inspired by this hot bed of creativity and expression through interpretation. I look forward to the opportunity to visit myself.