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Ndayé Kouagou's First Italian Solo Show at Collezione Maramotti

exhibition · 2026-04-28

The Collezione Maramotti in Reggio Emilia will host 'Heaven’s truth,' marking the first solo exhibition in Italy for French artist Ndayé Kouagou (b. 1992, residing in Paris) from May 3 to July 26, 2026. This event is part of the Festival Fotografia Europea 2026, themed 'Fantasmi del quotidiano.' The exhibition showcases recent pieces and a new project influenced by the photo novel, which includes a three-chapter video and three-dimensional components. Kouagou explores the narratives of four universal 'types' that embody earthly dynamics and dilemmas of Judgment. Previous works include the video installations 'Here & Elsewhere' (2024) and 'A coin is a coin' (2022). A publication featuring texts by Kouagou and others will accompany the exhibition. A second showing will commence on September 5, 2026, at Heidelberger Kunstverein.

Key facts

  • First Italian solo exhibition of Ndayé Kouagou at Collezione Maramotti
  • Exhibition runs May 3 to July 26, 2026
  • Part of Festival Fotografia Europea 2026 titled 'Fantasmi del quotidiano'
  • New video work 'Heaven’s truth' is central, divided into three chapters
  • Exhibition includes works from 2022 and 2024
  • A book with texts by Kouagou, Rita Ouédraogo, and Natalia Sielewicz will be published
  • Production supported by Collezione Maramotti and Heidelberger Kunstverein
  • Second iteration of the show opens at Heidelberger Kunstverein on September 5, 2026

Entities

Artists

  • Ndayé Kouagou

Institutions

  • Collezione Maramotti
  • Festival Fotografia Europea
  • Heidelberger Kunstverein
  • Museo di Arte Moderna a Varsavia

Locations

  • Reggio Emilia
  • Italy
  • Paris
  • France
  • Heidelberg
  • Germany
  • Warsaw
  • Poland

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