Anna Binta Diallo

Anna Binta Diallo’s practice explores the ways in which memory and nostalgia can coalesce to create unexpected narratives surrounding identity. Her work examines themes of migration, displacement, personal mythologies, diaspora, as well as the rel...

Anna Binta Diallo’s practice explores the ways in which memory and nostalgia can coalesce to create unexpected narratives surrounding identity. Her work examines themes of migration, displacement, personal mythologies, diaspora, as well as the relationship between language, history, and identity. Diallo holds an MFA from Transart Institute and a BFA from University of Manitoba. Her work has been exhibitied nationally and internationally including in exhibitions at such as institutions as MOCA Taipei; SAVVY Contemporary, Berlin; BOZAR - Centre for Fine Arts, Brussels; Museum London, London ON; and was recently the subject of a solo exhibition at School of Art Gallery - University of Manitoba Diallo has been the recipient of multiple grants and honours, notably from The Canada Council for the Arts, The Conseil des Arts et des lettres du Québec, and Francofonds. In 2021 was awarded the Barbara Sphor Memorial Prize from the Walter Phillips Gallery at the Banff Centre.