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About Max Dana

The whimsical world created by Max Dana is often defined as baroque-like with floral design, in a pre-1930s style as well as urban. Her first drawn character made its appearance in the mid-Eighties, on the walls of Paris/La Défense (France); an observing eye (“da-eYe”), carefully painted on the lower part of the fresh work done by the graffiti artists of her group. From an early age, Max Dana had drawn imaginary characters and then fashion sketches; she expressed her love for writing by creating a student newspaper, she wrote a play for theatre at 17, and directed her first short-movie at 18. Having a keen interest in journalism and photography, she first considered to work as a photojournalist. During her studies, the arrival of the Internet in the early Nineties made...|Read more







Max Dana, a committed Artist

Human Rights


Human RightsIn December 2008, Max Dana launched the “60 Signers for the 60th Anniversary” Initiative to support the Every Human Has Rights Campaign (The Elders, CIVICUS) on the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Sixty people from the most important organizations and NGOs in the world, as well as volunteers, aid workers and committed people supporting organizations, signed Max Dana’s artwork...

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Kids Workshops


Kids WorkshopsMax Dana enjoys sharing her art with kids, and she runs her own kids workshops. During these ‘coloring classes’, Max Dana asks the kids what they want her to draw (a Sama Hané with a crown, a Sama ‘original’, Sama Twins...), so each kid gets a unique Sama artwork. Then they put colors on the black and white World of Sama. An inspiring moment watching the kids draw and discussing the Sama powerful abilities and ecological powers...
| Kids coloring the World of Sama (2010)
| Kids coloring da-eYe (2011)
Take Action!


Take Action!Since the late Eighties when she created a student newspaper, Max Dana has been addressing a wide range of issues such as Human Rights, Darfur, Congo, women. She also writes about inconvenient truths, taboo topics, unsung heroes. Max Dana actively supports organizations, and raises awareness about social and environmental challenges facing the world. Whether it is for her series of clothing answering the ecological criteria or for her art using recycled materials, Max Dana's commitment...
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The Sama Fraternal Society It is about raising public awareness and taking action. We must never forget that «Tall oaks from little acorns grow »



A Selection of Max Dana's Works



















Max Dana on the Web

The Sama Gazette


The Sama Gazette was founded in 2009 by Max Dana. It is a place to share and discuss on various topics such like Design, Music, Food, Art, Movies and also about organizations and campaigns we support. The editorial content is produced independently; the Sama Team has been given ‘carte blanche’!


Recently on the Sama Gazette:

Half the Sky: 30 songs / 30 days campaign

Max Dana's Blog

Max Dana's Blog is subtitled: 'How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love The Inconsistency of Our World'. Both witty and ironic but also optimistic. You will learn more about Max, her thoughts, her projects and even get some hints about her new works. Note that some posts are written in French.


Recently on Max Dana's Blog:

Another Earth called a certainty

The World of Sama


This website is dedicated to the work of Max Dana. You will find some of her recent works: Contemporary Art, Drawings, Photographies, Digital Art and Special Occasion works. You can follow new updates and share this website with friends to introduce them to the highly creative World of Sama...


Recently on the World of Sama:

Is it a character from the World of Sama, a celebrity or just a tree?

da-eYe


da-eYe was born in the mid-Eighties, on the walls of Paris/La Défense in France. Since then, the observing eye became a real character, facetious and waggish, renowned for his repartee but also for his witty sense of humour, and his charming and easygoing nature!



Recently on da-eYe's Website:

Each month, a new artwork of da-eYe is published. This month is...



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