Introduction African art scenes are occupying an increasingly visible position within European cultural institutions. Biennials, international art fairs, curatorial programmes,

Introduction Contemporary artistic geographies are no longer structured exclusively around historical cultural centres. As transnational networks expand, artistic mobility intensifies

Introduction Contemporary intercultural exchange increasingly unfolds through globally interconnected systems of communication. Yet languages, narratives and cultural references never circulate

Rap today occupies a distinctive position within contemporary cultural landscapes. It cannot be reduced to a musical genre alone: it

Some wars continue to occupy an important place within international cultural narratives, while others remain more fragmented in collective spaces

Introduction In many contexts, both in Europe and Africa, cultural dynamics are no longer concentrated solely in major urban centres.

In contemporary cultural discourse, visibility is often treated as self-evident: what is artistically produced is assumed to eventually become seen

Over recent decades, interculturality has become a central reference framework in cultural policy, education, and mediation practices. It is often

In institutional discourse, cultural cooperation between Europe and Africa is often presented as a space of dialogue, exchange, and co-construction.