28 are regularly seen in Marcelin’s gallery, which specializes in Oceanic art. A group of de Garam’s creations inspired by kapkaps—ornaments that consist of a shell disc with openwork tortoiseshell overlay— can be seen there from June 26–July 26. BURKINA FASO IN RAMATUELLE Ramatuelle—This summer, from July 1–August 30, this charming town on the French Riviera will host a colorful exhibition devoted to the arts of Burkina Faso. Galerie Afrique has chosen to focus on this area to celebrate its fortieth anniversary, a landmark that is well worthy of recognition. One of the exhibition’s themes will be color, the use of which is so characteristic of Mossi, Bwa, and Gurunsi masks, as well as of Rimailbe architectural elements. Examples of Mossi, Luba, and Gurunsi statuary will also be on hand, and a selection of jewelry will highlight the skills of this country’s artists, which notably include exceptionally talented blacksmiths. FAR LEFT: Gable mask from a temple. © Galerie Le Toit du Monde. LEFT: Mask. Himalaya. Paper-mâché. Collected by Sven Hedin between 1905–1909. © Galerie Le Toit du Monde. BELOW: Head crest. Mossi, Burkina Faso. Photo: Franz Dufour. © Galerie Afrique. BELOW: Standing figure. Lobi, Burkina Faso. Photo: Franz Dufour. © Galerie Afrique. LEFT: Sophie de Garam. Untitled. © Galerie Frank Marcelin. ART in motion THIRTY YEARS Paris—This year, Galerie Le Toit du Monde is proud to celebrate three decades of the study and promotion of Himalayan art. François Pannier opened the gallery on Rue Berthe in the Montmarte neighborhood of Paris on April 1, 1984, and later moved to the present Rue Visconti space in the Saint-Germain des-Prés neighborhood in 2000, where he remains active today. Almost countless exhibitions, many accompanied by illustrated catalogs, have been held in this space as well as in various institutions. These have made Le Toit du Monde recognized as a leading force in diseminating knowledge about a field that is as fascinating as it is little known. Both the man and the gallery continue to be as dynamic as ever, and exciting new experiences are undoubtedly planned for the future. INTERPRETATIONS OF THE KAPKAP Aix-en-Provence—Painter and engraver Sophie de Garam is a regular at Franck Marcelin’s gallery in Aix. Her works feature the use of pigments, waxes, polishes, resins, and other materials that she brings back from her trips to Asia and the Pacific, and especially Vanuatu, where she resides for part of the year. They
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