Homenkà presents A Courtyard of Design Intelligence at the 2026 Dak'Art Biennale ~ an immersive realization of An African Design Canon within the Design Section

Everyday things from historical African societies are often appreciated for their beauty or as windows into other times & ways of life. But they have more to show us. Why this material? Why this form? Looking closely reveals the intentional decisions, the design, behind them.

This courtyard is a pénc bu xam-xam sos lu bees — a space for knowledge & innovation. It celebrates the design intelligence & logic found in everyday things across the continent. Through observation, we can learn, unlearn & see beyond what first meets the eye.