NOVELIST and writer
Ibrāhīm al-Kōnī author of over 90 books translated into more than 35 languages is considered to be one of the most prolific Arab novelists. In his writings he explores the deep metaphysical significance of the Sahara and the enduring mythological world of the Tuareg.
musicians
poet and artist
Hawad, a visionary Tuareg poet and painter, is renowned for his powerful works that blend words and visual art to capture the essence of the Sahara and Tuareg identity. His poetry, written in the unique style of furigraphy, defies conventional forms and offers profound reflections on resistance to domination, cultural memory, the quest for meaning, and the freedom of imagination as a tool for subverting chaos.
With the support of
Souleymane Ag Anara, Professor Maria Elena Avino, Iknane Ag Hamed Ahmed, Samana Mohamed Al-Mostapha, Dario Berardi
and to all the artists and personalities that shared their stories for posterity