Books
Perles, known in Africa as the Tears of the Creator
This book explores the origins of the art of creating pearl ornaments in Cameroon and contains illustrations of many traditional objects: rare materials, ethnic garments, sculpture, jewelry and accessories.
NDOP, the fabric of Cameroonian royal courts and secret societies
„NDOP, the fabric of Cameroonian royal courts and secret societies” is the second of Ly Dumas’s books, published by Gourcuff & Gradenigo in 2021. The research, photography and writing took almost five years.
“Ly Dumas, Weaving Life” an exhibition for opening of Maison Gacha
Ly Dumas, founder and president of the NGO Fondation Jean-Félicien Gacha, Frédéric Dumas and Edouard Dumas, president of the Espace Culturel Gacha, are delighted to announce the creation of Maison Gacha.
Tokyo and its first African art gallery
In the middle of a sidewalk in the crowded Shibuya neighbourhood, a young woman is kneeling on the asphalt. She is holding a paintbrush while in front of her lies a large white rice paper. With calm, broad, careful strokes, she is sketching out ideograms. She pauses to check her calligraphy, then moves on to…
A life dedicated to others
They say what you do for a person can change their life, but what you do for many can change the world. It is what Ly Dumas has been undertaking for decades. Her selfless dedication towards empowering the less fortunate and her success in significantly improving the life of Cameroonian communities are some of the…
Tokyo and its first African art gallery
In the middle of a sidewalk in the crowded Shibuya neighbourhood, a young woman is kneeling on the asphalt. She is holding a paintbrush while in front of her lies a large white rice paper. With calm, broad, careful strokes, she is sketching out ideograms. She pauses to check her calligraphy, then moves on to…
SAO PAOLO : Between the head and the earth
Although I have spent only a week in Sao Paolo, I already have hundreds of reasons to love this city I feel deeply connected to. I love it for the insatiable, multicultural, healing energy that envelopes this Brazilian metropolis. I love it for its universal spirit, allowing you to be the best version of yourself;…
Mecena
Ly Dumas works towards a world where the less fortunate are given a chance at a dignified life on their land. Therefore, the Jean Félicien Gacha Foundation was created to help young Cameroonians to not submit themselves to the risks of crossing an ocean and the perils of an uncertain and often humiliating future. To motivate them to ensure their livelihoods in their own country in an honourable manner, thus contributing to their own and the general well-being of the local communities.
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