We could not begin, dear readers, without wishing you a very happy New Year 2026. May this new year bring you good health to take on every challenge you choose to pursue, as well as success in all your projects.
In 2026, Mozaïk, the international cultural magazine of the Indian Ocean, launches its 20th issue and celebrates its fifth anniversary. It is worth recalling that the very first issue of this quarterly online magazine was published in 2021, in the context of an unprecedented global health crisis, during which the world refocused on what was strictly essential and of absolute priority.
The idea at the time was to restore culture to its vital role through interviews, portraits, reviews, and current-affairs features devoted to art, culture, nature, and the environment, mainly presented in French and English.
The content and contributors coming from all corners of the globe demonstrate that culture is a universal language without borders.
For this 20th issue, the editorial team renews its commitment and offers rich, vibrant content that remains true to the identity of our magazine.
In the field of visual arts, a special focus is devoted to travel sketchbooks through the distinctive perspectives of Malagasy artist Dwa, Mauritian Brian Lamoureux, and French artist Geneviève Marot.
As literature holds an important place in our pages, we invite you to (re)discover emerging voices as well as established figures in writing. This includes French author Christelle Saïani and Kavinien Karupudayyan, an author, translator, and teacher of the Tamil language. Poets from diverse backgrounds also share their perspectives on this meaningful and engaged art form, among them Senegalese poet Papa Ousmane Gningue, Comorian poet Mahmoud Bachirou, Nicaraguan poet Harley Ezel, Malagasy poet Indiamahery, and Romanian poet Raluca Belandry.
Among the major features of this edition, the “La Porte du Sud” section takes us to southern Madagascar, a region rich in history and traditions, where we meet its artists and cultural spaces.
In photography, Zay Yar Lin amazes us with the vibrant colors and idyllic landscapes of Myanmar. We also shine a spotlight on the remarkable work of Florence Baret, a two-wheel enthusiast and specialist in motorcycle imagery.
This is a true journey from the Comoros to Madagascar, via Mauritius, Mayotte, and Réunion, before extending to Germany, France, Spain, Romania, and Italy, and finally reaching Nicaragua and Poland. This is only a glimpse of the wide-ranging content we have prepared especially to take you on a journey while sharpening your general knowledge. Enjoy your reading!
- Joachin Michaël Rakotoarisoa