The Narratives of Black Hair

The exhibition, presented at Galerie MAGNIN-A, explores different narratives, historical and present, about Black hair through the works of Nakeya Brown, Shani Crowe, Marius Dansou, Meschac Gaba, Romuald Hazoumè, Taiye Idahor, Favour Jonathan, Murielle Kabile, Alassane Koné, Althea Murphy-Price, J. D ‘Okhai Ojeikere, Anya Paintsil, Ngozi Ajah Schommers and Ana Silva, to highlight the cultural heritage and spirituality associated with it. With a variety of mediums, the works in this exhibition emphasise the importance of hairstyles in conveying personal and collective stories, promoting unity and resilience. Hair becomes a canvas for artistic expression, embodying the connections between past and present, tradition and modernity.