In an interview with The Conversation, Dr Kara Blackmore (UCL School for the Creative and Cultural Industries) discusses her role as an associate curator at this year's Biennale of Contemporary African Art in Dakar, one of Africa’s most important art shows. One of Africa’s most important art shows, the 15th Biennale of Contemporary African Art in Dakar – also known as Dak'Art – is currently on in Senegal. A biennale is a major international exhibition held every two years. The theme for 2024 is