Nuits Balnéaires 'Eboro' at Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson
Nuits Balnéaires, an artist from Ivory Coast, showcases 'Eboro' at the Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson in Paris, running until 4 October 2026. This exhibition integrates photography, installation, fashion, and archival elements, inspired by the coastal vibes of Grand-Bassam. Produced through Fondation d’entreprise Hermès’ Latitudes initiative, 'Eboro' delves into the unresolved passing of the artist’s uncle, Noël X. Ebony, a journalist and playwright, who died in Dakar in 1986. Instead of following a straightforward narrative, the exhibition presents memory as a fluid, spiritual experience, where oceans, dreams, and ancestral echoes serve as means of reconstruction. The pieces are enveloped in a melancholic ambiance, evoking a sense of cinematic stillness and unfinished stories.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'Eboro' by Ivorian artist Nuits Balnéaires
- On view at Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson, Paris
- Runs until 4 October 2026
- Produced as part of Fondation d’entreprise Hermès’ Latitudes programme
- Explores the unresolved death of the artist's uncle Noël X. Ebony in Dakar in 1986
- Incorporates photography, installation, fashion, and archival gestures
- Draws on Akan, Agni-Bona, and Malinké cosmologies
- Rooted in coastal atmospheres of Grand-Bassam
Entities
Artists
- Nuits Balnéaires
- Noël X. Ebony
Institutions
- Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson
- Fondation d’entreprise Hermès
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Grand-Bassam
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Dakar
- Senegal