Burkina Faso prime minister visits bronze art exhibition in Moscow
Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo viewed 20 handcrafted pieces made using the ancestral lost-wax technique.
Burkina Faso's Prime Minister, Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo, visited a bronze art exhibition in Moscow on Friday, October 30, 2026. The exhibition, held at the All-Russian Museum of Decorative Arts, showcased traditional Burkinabè bronze art as part of the third Russia-Africa Summit's cultural program. This initiative, conceived by President Ibrahim Traoré, aims to introduce Russian audiences to the work of Burkinabè bronze casters.
The exhibition features 20 contemporary Burkinabè sculptures, each handcrafted using the ancestral lost-wax technique. Dmitri Savelyev, Director General of the Center for Public Diplomacy, highlighted the project's importance for bilateral relations, stating that cultural understanding builds a foundation for closer cooperation. Prime Minister Ouédraogo thanked the organizers and museum for presenting Burkinabè cultural heritage, emphasizing the role of cultural exchange in strengthening ties beyond politics and diplomacy.
The exhibition previously toured Novossibirsk and Kazan before arriving in Moscow, attracting tens of thousands of Russian visitors. Prime Minister Ouédraogo noted that this visit coincides with the opening of the 18th International Crafts Fair in Ouagadougou, where Russia is a participant. He expressed confidence that such events foster stronger cultural and artistic connections between Burkina Faso and Russia.
Why it mattersBurkinabè cultural heritage is being presented to a Russian audience, strengthening diplomatic and artistic ties between the two nations.