Visitors stop to take pictures of “A Red Swimmer” by Senegalese artist Diadji Diop on Saturday at the outdoor exhibition space of the Doxantu project. As part of the 14th Dakar Biennale of African Contemporary Art, the project aims to raise the presence of arts along the coastal walkway of Dakar, Senegal. Photo: Fatma Esma Arslan/VCG

A performance at an exhibition site on Saturday. After a two-year delay due to the pandemic, the 14th Dakar Biennale returned on May 19 with a showcase of 59 artists’ works from 28 countries, centered around the theme “Forging: Out of the Fire.” Photo: Fatma Esma Arslan/VCG

An art installation by Senegalese painter and sculptor Momar Seck. Photo: Fatma Esma Arslan/VCG

Momar Seck puts the final touches for his Biennale installation. Photo: Courtesy of Biennale De Dakar

A visitor observes a piece displayed at the China Pavilion of the 14th Dakar Biennale on May 19. The event showcases 24 artworks by 12 Chinese artists as China was invited as a guest country of honor for the first time in the event’s history. Photo: Wang Zizheng/Xinhua

Senegal’s President Macky Sall (left second) visits the China Pavilion on May 19. Photo: Courtesy of Museum of Black Civilisations

A “floating” installation at the event on Saturday. Photo: by Fatma Esma Arslan/VCG

A visitor interacts with a masked dancer during the event. Photo: Fatma Esma Arslan/VCG

A contemporary sculpture of a huge yellow dog by Egyptian artist Khaled Zaki is on display at the event. Photo: Fatma Esma Arslan/VCG

A visitor studies an installation art piece. Photo: Fatma Esma Arslan/VCG

Portraits on display during the event. Photo: Fatma Esma Arslan/VCG

A traditional djembe drum performance during the opening ceremony of the 14th Dakar Biennale on May 19. Photo: Courtesy of Biennale De Dakar

Senegalese President Macky Sall gives an address at the opening of the 14th Dakar Biennale on May 19. The event concludes on June 21. Photo: VCG