Maggy Dago is a photographer and feminist activist from Côte d'Ivoire. She moved to France at the age of 16, a decisive moment that would shape her career.
Her passion for photography took a turn when she began her studies at the Malta Photography Academy in 2018. There, Maggy explored the various facets of her art and gradually developed a clear vision of the objectives she wanted to achieve through her photographs.
Maggy Dago places two fundamental values at the heart of her work: authenticity and justice. She believes in the power of photography to reveal the profound beauty and humanity that lies within each individual. Her talent lies in her ability to capture the vulnerability and strength of people without judgement, creating touching images that reflect humanity in its simplest and most sincere form.
Feminism became an essential pillar of Maggy's life after she discovered this movement during a European volunteer programme in Malta. The artist drew from it the strength and courage needed to fight all forms of discrimination faced by women. And so today, for Maggy Dago, photography is much more than a simple means of expression: it's a tool for (re)valuing women.
Through her art, Maggy strives to highlight the beauty, dignity and power of women, contributing to the fight against gender discrimination and stereotypes. Her quest for authenticity and justice guides her work, making her an influential voice in feminist photography. She pursues her commitment to women's rights, while calling for a more equal and just world for all.
As part of her activist quest, Maggy Dago has created the "Fragments" project, a collection highlighting portraits and narratives by Afrodescendant women, often navigating multiple identities. Through these individual narratives, a common structural challenge is revealed: the sexist and racial oppressions that significantly affect their experiences. With this project, Maggy Dago not only offers a space for reflection, but also invites collective action for social transformation.a collection of striking portraits that bring to life the reality of Black and Brown women from minority backgrounds. Each portrait in this series reveals an intimate part of their being, offering a precious space of expression to these often silent women in a society where they are doubly affected by discrimination because of their identity as both Black and female.
