Omar Victor Diop
South Africa | Performance, Video, Photography
Known for her provocative performances and installations that challenge social norms around race, gender, and identity.
Exhibitions
Omar Victor Diop: Diaspora
2014 - Maison de l'Afrique, Paris, France
A solo exhibition that showcased Diop's "Diaspora" series, where he reinterprets historical portraits of notable Africans in European history, blending elements of photography, fashion, and historical references to explore themes of identity, migration, and the African diaspora.
Liberté Égalité Fraternité
2016 - Palais des Beaux-Arts, Brussels, Belgium
Group exhibition where Diop’s work was featured, focusing on the themes of freedom, equality, and fraternity in contemporary art, with his portraits exploring the intersection of African identity and European culture.
Africa Now: Political Patterns
2014 - Seoul Museum of Art, Seoul, South Korea
Group exhibition that included Diop’s work, focusing on the political and social issues facing contemporary Africa, with his contributions reflecting on the complexities of identity and representation in a globalized world.
Omar Victor Diop: Project Diaspora
2018 - SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah, USA
A solo exhibition that presented Diop’s celebrated "Project Diaspora" series, exploring the historical narratives of African figures in the diaspora, blending photography with elements of fashion, performance, and historical research.
Africa Remix: Contemporary Art of a Continent
2005 - Centre Pompidou, Paris, France
Group exhibition where Diop’s early works were included, highlighting the diversity of contemporary African art and his unique approach to portrait photography that combines tradition with modernity.