The Radiant Dreamscapes of Baya: A Visionary from Algeria In the vibrant tapestry of twentieth-century art, few names resonate with as much pure, unadulterated magic as Baya. Born Fatima Haddad in 1931 within the coastal town of Bordj El Kiffan, Algeria, her life was a profound journey of resilience and creative triumph. The early years of her childhood were marked by the heavy shadow of tragedy; orphaned at the tender age of five aft…