Ndayé Kouagou: A Change of Perspective

The Frac Île-de-France presents Ndayé Kouagou’s 1st solo exhibition in France (in an institution). Ndayé Kouagou’s different practices revolve around language, without establishing any hierarchy between them. From the tangible form of a painting to videos evoking the world of influencers, to the intimate and ephemeral nature of performances and workshops, his work gives equal consideration to transmission via objects, performances and educational formats. 

Engaging with the other is central to his need to create.A self-taught artist, his work is driven by a desire for dialogue and openness, a yearning to allow others to dream for themselves. In this sense, his work is like that of the social network influencers who seek to inspire us with energy and willpower, telling us to “Be yourself!”.