Congolese Artist Kiripi Katembo Siku Dies at 36, Work Featured in Paris Exhibition

Congolese artist Kiripi Katembo Siku has died from cerebral malaria at age 36. His photographic practice involved documenting Kinshasa's urban life through reflections in puddles. Siku's work gained international recognition through presentations at major venues including the Venice Biennale, Berlinale, Bamako Encounters, and Rencontres d'Arles. Currently, his photographs are included in the exhibition 'Beauty Congo – 1926-2015 – Congo Kitoko' at Fondation Cartier in Paris, which runs through November 15, 2015. The artist's innovative approach to capturing his city's essence through water reflections established his distinctive visual language. His premature death represents a significant loss to contemporary African photography. Siku's work continues to be accessible to Parisian audiences during the Fondation Cartier exhibition's final months.