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Douala's Street Art & doual'art: Central Africa's Contemporary Art Hub

Douala has quietly become one of Africa's most significant contemporary art cities — doual'art has transformed the New Bell neighbourhood with large-scale public art installations since 1991

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doual'art Foundation Headquarters
The pioneering cultural organization that has commissioned public art throughout Douala since 1991 — its premier space documents the history of art-led urban transformation in the city
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New Bell Murals Walk
The popular New Bell neighborhood is covered in large-scale murals and installations by Cameroonian and international artists — an outdoor gallery in a working-class neighborhood
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Bessengue Sculpture Trail
Permanent sculptures by African artists are installed along the streets of Bessengue — abstract works in steel, concrete and found materials that interact with daily life
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Cameroonian Contemporary Artists
Douala's art scene has produced internationally exhibited artists — the galleries and studios around Bonanjo host regular exhibitions and artist residencies
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Art market opening
The monthly vernissage openings at Douala's commercial galleries attract the city's creative class - a sophisticated evening of contemporary African art in an unexpected setting
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Urban Photography Tour
The contrast between Douala's colonial buildings, modern towers and traditional market life make it one of the most photographically complex cities in Africa