An Artwork to Remember Dakar By at the End of a Posting

At the end of a posting in Dakar, several works at Ge'eza's gallery carry the name of the city, or one of its places, right in the title: "Corniche Ouest," "Embouteillage," "Arrêt taxi 1" and "Arrêt taxi 2" by Saadio, "La nuit de Dakar," "Dakar en travaux," "Marché Sandaga," "Le marché de Colobane" and "Le marché de Thiaroye" by Tampidaro. All are available, price given on request from each work's page on the gallery.

Four titles by Saadio named after the city

"Corniche Ouest," mixed media on canvas at 150 x 100 cm from 2025, carries the name of the coastal road that runs along part of Dakar. "Embouteillage," same technique, 150 x 150 cm, 2025, names a traffic scene directly. "Arrêt taxi 1" (100 x 100 cm) and "Arrêt taxi 2" (150 x 100 cm), two separate works made the same year, both carry a title tied to the city's taxi stands, a familiar landmark for anyone who has lived in Dakar.

Five titles by Tampidaro tied to the city

"Dakar en travaux," mixed acrylic at 100 x 100 cm dated 2023, one of the oldest works in the artist's online catalogue, names the city directly in its title. "La nuit de Dakar," mixed acrylic at 50 x 50 cm, 2025, does the same. Three further titles name specific markets in the city: "Marché Sandaga" (100 x 120 cm), "Le marché de Colobane" (100 x 100 cm) and "Le marché de Thiaroye" (70 x 50 cm), all three mixed acrylic and dated 2025.

A title, a landmark, not a photograph

A title names a place or a scene without being an exact or documentary record of it: it is a cue given by the artist, not a photograph. For anyone who has lived in Dakar, a title such as "Corniche Ouest" or "Marché Sandaga" is often enough to bring back a personal memory, without needing to describe the canvas itself beyond its title, technique and size.

Why a work of art rather than another keepsake

Next to a fridge magnet, a postcard or a printed fabric, an original work keeps a different quality: it is one of a kind, comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist, and keeps existing long after a move or a return home. For someone leaving after several years in Dakar, a title that names the city directly adds one more link to what already comes with owning an original work.

Size and medium, a practical choice

The nine titles mentioned here span several sizes, from the small 50 x 50 cm square of "La nuit de Dakar" to the large 150 x 150 cm canvas of "Embouteillage." For a move that means settling into a new home elsewhere, a more compact size, such as "Le marché de Thiaroye" at 70 x 50 cm or "Dakar en travaux" at 100 x 100 cm, travels more easily than a very large canvas, which usually calls for organised shipping rather than simple luggage.

Nine titles, two artists, one city

Across the nine titles named here, Saadio and Tampidaro each take a different route through the same city: Saadio through traffic and transport, Tampidaro through markets and night scenes. Neither artist's titles describe the same corner of Dakar twice, which gives a buyer a genuine choice of angle on the city rather than a single repeated view.

Pairing with other gift ideas

The guide Farewell Gift for an Expat in Dakar covers other ideas for this kind of occasion, from the concept store to a work given as a collective gift among several colleagues or friends. For a broader look at Tampidaro's work around the Dakar urban landscape, the article Dakar in Contemporary Painting covers his whole series devoted to the city, roundabouts and street scenes included.

Asking for the price of one of these works

The price of any of these nine works is given directly from its page on the gallery site, or on WhatsApp at +221 78 660 07 07, naming the exact title. The team replies with the price, the technical details and the certificate of authenticity that will travel with the work if you buy it. Payment is by Wave, Orange Money, card or in person, and the work is then collected at Point E or shipped out of Dakar on a quote, convenient for a move organised from abroad.

A last visit before leaving

Before a departure, a last visit to the gallery lets you see these works in person, compare their sizes and texture, and decide more easily than online. The gallery can be visited without an appointment, Tuesday to Sunday, 8am to 10pm, at 656 avenue Birago Diop, Point E. For any question before you leave, write on WhatsApp at +221 78 660 07 07 or email geezacultures@gmail.com.