Keren Lasme Seed Awards recipient

Keren Lasme is a multidisciplinary artist, writer, curator and researcher based in Côte d'Ivoire. She has a degree in African Studies from SOAS University of London with a major in African philosophy. In the past, she has showcased her work in various art publications such as OATH magazine and Something We Africans GOT - a journal on critical thought and African art. Her artistic practice focuses on investigating African ancestral practices and knowledge, identity, and aesthetics. She is engaged with the revival of Côte d’Ivoire's literary scene and the promotion of Africa’s intellectual and literary heritage.