Ladji Diaby's 'Who's Gonna Save the World?' exhibition at Lafayette Anticipations explores value in discarded objects.

At Lafayette Anticipations in Paris, Ladji Diaby's exhibition titled 'Who's Gonna Save the World?' showcases furniture reimagined as vitrines for cast-off items. These pieces symbolize a partnership between the artist and their unknown former owners. Diaby challenges Western frameworks that dictate cultural worth by highlighting objects of minimal material value through his display. He perceives his materials as sources of empowerment, enabling him to rise above established social structures. As a Malian Muslim residing in France, Diaby utilizes these items to seek a path beyond Western expectations. The exhibition's rhetorical title suggests that global collapse is essential for renewal, advocating that collective efforts, rather than individual accountability, are crucial for salvation. Curated by Ben Broome, the exhibit will be on view until July 19, 2026. The works act as talismans from a visionary realm where political, spiritual, and artistic dreams unite.