New work by Ruby Onyinyechi Amanze entitled The Poetics of Space will be presented in a solo exhibition. She has designed the frames and plinths, in desire to emulate her interest in an architectural dimension, beyond the paper and plane. Mariane Ibrahim Paris, 18 Av. Matignon, 75008 Paris, France. On view from September 1 to Oct. 7, 2023.

Haitian painter Shneider Léon Hilaire’s first solo show in France, Nou ak sa n pa wè yo - Nous et les Invisibles, curated by Régine Cuzin, presents work influenced by voodoo, brought from Benin by enslaved Africans. Hilaire transcribes onto canvas the oral tradition of stories, tales and legends gathered from all over the country. MAGNIN-A, 118 Boulevard Richard-Lenoir, 75011 Paris, France. Runs through March 16, 2024.

Mariane Ibrahim is pleased to present The Long Run, Clotilde Jiménez second solo exhibition at the gallery’s Parisian space, from June 7 and until September 28, 2024. The Long Run expands the artist’s explorations of movement, identity, community, and competition, building upon previous works, including the Official Olympic Posters series he created for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Traditional narratives of competition are challenged in works that foreground the importance of solidarity and shared experiences over individual victories. As an artist working in the medium of collage, Jiménez forges bonds between disparate elements, presenting them as a unified whole, mirroring the way athletes embody a fusion of community, nationality, family, and culture. His figures, composed of interlaced gestures and expressions, speak to the interconnectedness of our journeys and how individuals embody collective strength to overcome barriers. In La Danza del Listón, the characters features are intricately embedded, echoing Jiménez's words, 'I am thinking a lot about a group winning, and not just a singular athlete, as many of my figures are constructed with a multitude of faces and gestures that build the image.' Through the new works that compose The Long Run, the artist highlights the communal infrastructure of sports, which relies on cultural pride, global connection and mutual support. The artist's reflections on the Olympic Games reveal an even deeper narrative. The event serves as a celebration that also showcases societal dynamics, as athletes who might come from marginalized spheres in their home countries become celebrated on the world stage. This duality highlights the broader societal implications beyond mere patriotism, as people connect with athletes who reflect their own identities and personal narratives.

Drew’s second exhibition at Galerie Lelong, Paris, will highlight a new site-responsive explosion installation and a series of “core” works that include glass and painted plaster. Each new material offers Drew a new canvas of possibility of reinvention and extension and at the same time, the re-purposing of materials gives them new energy and meaning. Drew adapted the site responsive explosion to reflect Lelong’s historic 18th century environment. “The adaptability of the work is the life of the work,” says Drew, and the relationship and reinvention of the sculpture to site is a challenge he accepts.

"The exhibition explores different narratives, historical and present, about Black hair through the works of Nakeya Brown, Shani Crowe, Marius Dansou, Meschac Gaba, Romuald Hazoumè, Taiye Idahor, Favour Jonathan, Murielle Kabile, Alassane Koné, Althea Murphy-Price, J. D 'Okhai Ojeikere, Anya Paintsil, Ngozi Ajah Schommers and Ana Silva, to highlight the cultural heritage and spirituality associated with it."

Art Basel Paris is taking itself to new heights in 2024. Taking place from October 18th to October 20th, 2024, the latest expansion of the international annual fair will take place at newly renovated Grand Palais des Champs-Élysées located near the iconic Eiffel Tower and the Seine. The second annual Art Basel Paris will feature nearly 200 galleries from all over the globe, including first-time participants like Saudi Arabia and South Africa. In the words of Art Basel Paris Director, Clément Delépine, "Galleries are evidently prepared to bring exceptional works to the fair, and we look forward to creating the best possible environment for them, their clients, and our visitors. I am excited to welcome gallerists, artists, collectors, institutional representatives, and art enthusiasts to Art Basel Paris come October."