Rokhaya Sofia Thiam
Rokhaya Sofia Thiam is an independent art curator and researcher, with an MA Degree in Visual Arts. Her work is located at the intersection of visual culture and Black studies, focusing on issues related to the representation of blackness. She was selected as the winner of the 4th edition of the Scripta Prize for Young Art Criticism, while her articles and contributions have also appeared on INACTUAL.
Latest articles
04.09.2026
Arthur Jafa’s Love Letter to America
To date, Arthur Jafa has established himself as one of the most influential artists of our century on the international scene, developing a narrative of Black culture that is also a genuine declaration of love.To mark the exhibition Helter Skelter. Arthur Jafa and Richard Prince , hosted by the Fondazione Prada in Venice from 9 May to 23 November 2026, this article reflects on the evolution of …
by Rokhaya Sofia Thiam
08.05.2026
A History Written in Black and Blue. On the Meaning of Blue Color in Black Culture
The colour blue is more than a colour, a mood, or a genre of music. It is a metaphor, a sound, a birthright, a sensibility, a respite, and a way of living with the cruelty of the world. Across art, music, culture, blue plays an undeniably central role in African-American culture, with roots stretching across continents, from Africa, where the colour carried deep spiritual meaning, to the …
by Rokhaya Sofia Thiam