Modibo Doumbia
"Art is the shortest path from one person to another."This belief has been the guiding principle of Modibo Doumbia, leading him first into graphic design and later into painting.Born in 1975 in Bamako, Mali, he quickly distinguished himself through his academic brilliance and early talent. In 1999, he obtained his baccalaureate, marking the beginning of a promising artistic journey.
Biography
Determined to deepen his artistic knowledge, he enrolled at the Conservatory of Multimedia Arts and Crafts – Balla Fasséké Kouyaté in Bamako, where he earned a DESS (Diploma of Advanced Specialized Studies) in Fine Arts in 2009.At the same time, he honed his graphic design skills, working with prestigious Malian institutions such as Graphique Industrie, Editions Imprimerie du Mali, and the Palais de la Culture.Through his works, Modibo Doumbia captures the daily realities of human life, earning him quick recognition in the art world.His first exhibition took place in 1994 at the Santoro Gallery in Bamako. From there, he exhibited in France, Germany, Switzerland, and Canada, achieving continuous success.His artistic excellence has been recognized multiple times:
- Three-time winner of the International Poster Competition (1995, 1996, 2002)
- 2nd Prize at the Salon of Young Artists (2002)
- 3rd place at the National Market of Fine Arts
