Djak
Joaquim (Djak) Carvalho was born on November 28th, 1956 in Boa Vista, Cabo Verde.
He left the former portuguese colony in 1972 and lives in Basel since 1982.
“As a hobby artist, it is a pleasure for me to show my art. Painting is very important to
me because it helps keeping my harmony in balance.
My paintings are reflecting my momentarily feelings. It is not my intention to develop a
certain personal style. I prefer the question: ‘Who made this painting?’ than the
statement: ‘This painting was made by .. !‘ . “
- Djak
Exhibitions
1985 - Sommercasino, Basel
1986 - Arts center Geneva
1991 - Ximo, Basel
1993 - Kantonsspital Basel
1995 - Arts center Cancaran, Geneva
1996 - Pav. A1 Felix Platter Spital, Basel
1998 - Park des Expositions Mulhouse, France
1999 - St. Jakobs Halle, Basel
2001 - Boa Vista, Cape Verde
2002 - Arts centre Wittenheim, Zurich
2003 - Assembleia Nacional, Praia, Cape Verde
2005 - Passerelle EG Felix Platter Spital and “Holsteinerhof” in Basel
2005 - Hôtel d’ Industrie, Paris
After a long break Djak just restarted painting again. Do you have questions or
suggestions regarding his artwork? Djak will be pleased to answer you any questions
and is always glad about your feedback.
Just mention Djak in the mail and we will forward it to him.
