The Carriage Driver (Borom Saret)

2026
Acrylic on canvas
80 × 100 cm (31.5 × 39.4 in)

After the authorities take away the animal that carried his work, he is left sitting beside his empty carriage, facing an uncertain day. The horse was not simply a possession; it was his partner, his means of transport, and the foundation of his daily income.

SMELL THE ART

An encounter between painting and scent.

Through Smell the Art, Maku Dakar explores a new way of experiencing his paintings. Each artwork is paired with one or more carefully selected fragrances, whose olfactory notes echo its colours, atmosphere and emotions. By engaging both sight and smell, this sensory experience invites viewers to discover the artwork beyond the canvas, awakening memories, sensations and personal associations.

OLFACTORY NOTES

Amber · Warm spices · Balsamic · Woody