Gambia: Retired German Journalist Builds Art Haven for Gambian Talent –

By Fatou Krubally

In a quiet corner of Sanyang, far from the usual art galleries and tourist trails, a retired German journalist is quietly shaping what may become one of The Gambia’s most ambitious artist collectives.

Called Art27, the initiative is the brainchild of Franz Ferry, an 8-year resident of The Gambia who has transformed his home into a sanctuary for Gambian painters and sculptors.

“I got tired of just buying paintings,” Ferry said. “The money comes in and it’s gone…