Born in Italy, Binta Diaw lives and works in Milan.
Often taking the form of installations of varying dimensions, Binta Diaw's research engages a philosophical reflection on the social phenomena that define our contemporary world, such as migration, the sense of belonging and gender issues. Earth, chalk, rope, synthetic hair and rolled flags
Earth, chalk, rope, synthetic hair and rolled flags are some of the materials that recur frequently in the artist's practice. In her work, Binta Diaw attaches great importance to physical and sensory experience. Her recent exhibitions include: Liverpool Biennial (UK, 2023), 12th Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art (Germany, 2022), Centrale Fies (Italy, 2022), 13th Rencontre de Bamako (Mali, 2021-2022), Young Artists Biennale (San Marino, 2021).
During her residency, Binta Diaw will continue her work on the major clandestine migratory movements from Africa to Europe. Developed in the form of a video, her project reverses the gaze : it will focus on the point of departure of migrations, rather than their point of arrival. Based on this research, Binta Diaw will create an installation combining this video with carpets, earth and plant fibres from Senegal.
The project will be nutered by meetings with people from so-called 'immigrant backgrounds' and discussions about their relations to identity, roots, origins and travel.