Artists find creative haven in Côte d’Ivoire’s ‘calm and soothing’ Grand Bassam
Artists are increasingly relocating to the coastal city of Grand Bassam in Côte d’Ivoire to escape rising living costs in Abidjan. The city has become a creative hub, offering a more affordable and inspiring environment for visual artists.
Why it matters
This trend illustrates the impact of urban gentrification and economic pressure on cultural production in West African cities.
Artist Nuits Balnéaires in the courtyard of his studio in Grand Bassam. Artist Nuits Balnéaires in the courtyard of his studio in Grand Bassam. Côte d’Ivoire Artists find creative haven in Côte d’Ivoire’s ‘calm and soothing’ Grand Bassam Creatives priced out of Abidjan have breathed new life into a city that was hit by a jihadist attack in 2016
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