In conversation with Nadia Sesay
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adia is an arts writer and editor, focused on contemporary African art, for her own platform, BLANC Modern Africa. The digital platform documents contemporary art, design and travel inspired exclusively by Africa and its diaspora.
I grew up in a suburb of DC. So, my mother took me on frequent trips to the city to check out art. What drives you to pursue such a career as a young black woman ? I’ll be honest. I never imagined my professional career would involve these spheres! God worked out an especially unique path for me. I remain excited because I feel that I am walking in purpose.
Tell us about yourself and what you do? I am a child of God and daughter of an incredibly caring and strong African woman. My work experience in interior design, travel and art have led to the current position of an arts writer and editor focused on contemporary African art, for my own platform, BLANC Modern Africa, and as a contributor to other publications.
What is Blanc Modern Africa and what you do? BLANC Modern Africa is a portfolio of art fairs and galleries I have visited around the world, that’s all recorded in the Travel Journal of BLANC. The City Guides give readers insight to various cities globally from the insight of arts and curators living there. The Art Guide is a global list, this one of museums and galleries that showcase contemporary African art.
How did you discovered art? My arts awakening originated in my youth. Washington, DC is a city with a rich collection of art and history museums, most of which are free. 37
