From Benin to Millerton: Exploring West African Art at Mad Rose Gallery

By Mad Rose GalleryPublicity

March 29, 2024

By Lenora Champagne

Senegalese photographer Malik Welli (left) spoke to Neal Rosenthal about his experience as a West African artist.Credit: Lenora Champagne
Senegalese photographer Malik Welli (left) spoke to Neal Rosenthal about his experience as a West African artist.
Credit: Lenora Champagne

On March 24, Mad Rose Gallery in Millerton hosted a conversation between Senegalese photographer Malik Welli and Neal Rosenthal, the gallery’s co-founder and resident of Pine Plains. The discussion came during an exhibition of emerging talent from Cotonou, a seaport and commercial capital of the West African nation of Benin.

Rosenthal, who founded Rosenthal Wine Importers in 1977, was joined in business shortly after by his partner, Kerry Madigan. Together they would go on to create one of the most respected importers of fine wines in the United States. In 2023 they established Mad Rose Gallery, primarily to display Madigan’s photography. Mad Rose has since evolved to include a rotating catalog of exhibitions.

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One thought on “From Benin to Millerton: Exploring West African Art at Mad Rose Gallery”

  1. Thank that wonderful reporter, Lenora Champagne. She did a great job listening and getting the facts right. And the event was a great cultural exploration right here in Millerton.

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