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BN
Bleu no. 1
2014 · Cotton, dye
H. 92 1/8 in. × W. 12 ft. 1 1/4 in. (234 × 368.9 cm)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Abdoulaye Konaté
1953
WA-00036390
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- Birth yearArtsy· 85%✓
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- TemplonTier 3 · Scraped/inferred100%
- MoMA bulk 2026-05-04Tier 1 · Institutional92%
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Abdoulaye Konaté creates large-scale wall compositions from indigo-dyed cloth and embroidery, transforming traditional West African weaving and dyeing techniques into contemporary abstract forms. Born in Bamako in 1953, his practice engages directly with patterns of memory and cultural identity through textile as primary medium rather than support. The work moves between figuration and abstraction, retaining the tactile language of handmade cloth while addressing questions of displacement, loss, and continuity in postcolonial Mali.
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