Tôkpéou Gbaguidi

The observation of socio-political developments in the world, and especially on the African continent, has made me more critical, direct, and truthful in my artistic work.

My series of paintings, sculptures and installations entitled “One-eyed” highlights the hidden side of the continent that is exemplified by the narrow-mindedness of the political elite who hinder the development of the continent.

At the same time, I seek to rationalize the euro-centric perspective of Africa. My contemporary works, which integrate materials rich in the values, cultures and traditions of our ancestors, are intimate and surprising.

In my works I utilize objects that had been deemed to have reached the end of their usefulness. I give them new shapes and forms, and in so doing give these objects a new life which is theirs. This can be seen in my sculpture titled “Without my spoon”.

I- SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2018


2017 The Ants also have eyes – Curators
Dr. Damian Pietreck , Prof. Adam Pociecha

Die Völker von morgen- The populations of tomorrow, curated by Meggie Hönig Gallery ArtNova2 Katowice &
Museum Jaworzno ,Polen

Gallery Kunstwerk
Celle, Germany

2016 Suffoquement d’émotions - Suffocated emotions,
curated by Jasmin-Bianca Hartmann
Kanzleicafe Celle, Germany
2014 Pro-Educ-art derrière l’ardoise de la vérité-
Behind the slate of the truth
GIZ Porto Novo, Benin

2009 Logbé (proverbes) – Proverbs,
curated by Gérard Bassalé Cultural centre Ouadada
Porto Novo, Benin

2004 Critiques
Critiques
Museum Honmé
Porto Novo, Benin

2003 Mauvaise haleine
Halitosis Deaf centre
Porto Novo, Benin

II - SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2018

2017 The Other House (BMECP)

L’autre- The other with Ingrid Freihold, Damian Pietrek and Syl.pâris Koton, curated by Arnaud Akoha Brighton, UK

Museum Honmé,
Porto Novo, Benin

2016 70th annual exhibition of the professional organisation of visual artists (BBK) Celle
Castle Celle, Germany

2016 XI. Exhibition Annaberg
Galeria Sztuki
Annaberg, Poland

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