Our Twin Cities

Thiès maintains cultural partnerships with cities around the world, fostering artistic exchanges and meetings between creators.

Cooperation

Partner Cities

Depuis 1988

France

Marseille

Historic twinning between Thiès and Marseille, focused on cultural exchanges and artistic cooperation. Numerous cross exhibitions and artist residencies.

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Depuis 2012

Croatia

Solin

Cooperation focused on historical and archaeological heritage. Researcher exchanges and cultural heritage conservation projects.

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Depuis 2015

Portugal

Crato

Artistic partnership strengthening ties between the creative communities of both cities. Focus on visual arts and traditional music.

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Depuis 2019

United States

Berkeley

Recent twinning focused on social innovations and community projects. Exchanges between universities and cultural centers.

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Timeline

Exchange History

2024

Traditional music festival

Crato: Musical group exchange between Thiès and Crato.

2024

Student program

Berkeley: Art student exchange between UC Berkeley and the Thiès Fine Arts school.

2023

Exhibition 'Crossed Perspectives'

Marseille: Group exhibition of Thiès artists at the Friche Belle de Mai.

2023

Archaeological conference

Solin: Conference on the preservation of historical sites.

2023

Contemporary art exhibition

Crato: Presentation of works by Portuguese artists in Thiès.

2022

Artist residency

Marseille: 5 artists from Thiès hosted at the Villa Méditerranée.