Romuald Hazoumè's 'My Blue Period' at October Gallery
October Gallery presents 'My Blue Period', a solo exhibition by Romuald Hazoumè, timed to coincide with the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair and Frieze London. The show revisits his iconic 'masques bidons'—sculptures crafted from repurposed plastic containers, adorned with found materials. These new works are conceived as portraits of figures in the contemporary geopolitical landscape, delivering biting commentaries on global issues. Hazoumè's irreverent humor animates each mask, revitalizing the sculptural form for which he is best known. The exhibition offers timely reflections through his ironic avatars.
Key facts
- October Gallery presents solo show 'My Blue Period' by Romuald Hazoumè.
- Exhibition coincides with 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair and Frieze London.
- Features 'masques bidons' made from repurposed plastic containers.
- Masks are adorned with found materials.
- Works are imagined as portraits of figures in the contemporary geo-political landscape.
- Sculptures carry biting commentaries on current global issues.
- Hazoumè's irreverent sense of humour is evident in the masks.
- Exhibition revitalizes the sculptural form for which Hazoumè is known.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- October Gallery
- 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair
- Frieze London