Romuald Hazoumè
Benin | Sculpture, Installation
Sculptures and installations using recycled materials to comment on consumerism and African identity.
Exhibitions
Romuald Hazoumè: Made in Porto-Novo
2008 - October Gallery, London, UK
A solo exhibition showcasing Hazoumè’s signature jerrycan masks and installations, exploring themes of identity, post-colonialism, and the impact of global trade on African societies.
Documenta 12
2007 - Kassel, Germany
Hazoumè’s work was featured in this prestigious international exhibition, where he presented installations that critique the economic and political exploitation of Africa, using found objects and recycled materials.
AFRICA REMIX: Contemporary Art of a Continent
2005 - Centre Pompidou, Paris, France
Group exhibition featuring Hazoumè’s work among other prominent African artists, highlighting his innovative use of everyday materials to comment on social and political issues.
Romuald Hazoumè: Cargoland
2011 - Blain
Southern, London, UK
Romuald Hazoumè: Carnival
2013 - Menil Collection, Houston, USA
This exhibition featured Hazoumè’s exploration of the masquerade traditions in West Africa, using masks and installations to critique contemporary political and social issues in Africa.