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Nuits Balnéaires 'Eboro' at Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson

exhibition · 2026-05-26

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

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