b. 1989 Paris, FR
Based in London, UK
@soimadouibrahimR
Soimadou Ibrahim explores and re-examines family memories by representing cherished moments of his life. Growing up
in Comoros until 10 years old influenced his perspective on socio-economics, the strength of community and the complexities of race.
Throughout his adolescent life Ibrahim lived in a small town in Brittany so it is not only his personal experiences but also those
of the African diaspora that provide him with a narrative to share and explore how to navigate the surrounding environment.
His artworks are adapted from archival photographs, pictures taken by the artist himself, memories, and imagination. They each portray
the importance of relationships, of life itself and the beauty of nature, illustrated by straight lines, bold gestural strokes and bright colours
inspired by his studies in graphic design and art. They also reaffirm the persistence and timelessness of memories, encouraging each
of us to preserve our own.
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Education
2016 MA Graphic Design & Art Direction — Campus Fonderie de l’Image, Paris, FR
2015 MA Graphic Design & Digital Art — Rennes-II University, Rennes, FR
2014 Communication Arts BA — Rennes-II University, Rennes, FR
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Solo Exhibitions
2024 Blessing in disguise — Galerie ERD, Seoul, SK
2024
2023 In deeds and gestures — WOAW Gallery, Hong Kong, HK
2022 A path will always appear — Bill Brady Gallery, Miami, US
2022 A time separating the beloved from those they love — Galerie Marguo, Paris, FR
2021 For life is not eternal — SFA Advisory, New York, US
2021 Farewell Savane — Kotaro Nukaga, Tokyo, JP
2021 Distant Relatives — Bill Brady Gallery, Los Angeles, US
2021 My thoughts tell me tales — ATM Gallery, New York, US
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Group Exhibitions
2023 As Friends & Partners — WOAW Gallery, Singapore, SG
Suggested Use — Switchboard Studios, London, UK
2022 Through Our Eyes — Centre of International Contemporary Art, Vancouver, CA
2021 Ridiculous Sublime — SFA Advisory, New York, US
2020 Isolation Mastered — JD Malat Gallery, London, UK
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Residencies
2024 dot.atelier artist residency, Accra, GH
Based in London, UK
@soimadouibrahimR
Soimadou Ibrahim explores and re-examines family memories by representing cherished moments of his life. Growing up
in Comoros until 10 years old influenced his perspective on socio-economics, the strength of community and the complexities of race.
Throughout his adolescent life Ibrahim lived in a small town in Brittany so it is not only his personal experiences but also those
of the African diaspora that provide him with a narrative to share and explore how to navigate the surrounding environment.
His artworks are adapted from archival photographs, pictures taken by the artist himself, memories, and imagination. They each portray
the importance of relationships, of life itself and the beauty of nature, illustrated by straight lines, bold gestural strokes and bright colours
inspired by his studies in graphic design and art. They also reaffirm the persistence and timelessness of memories, encouraging each
of us to preserve our own.
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Education
2016 MA Graphic Design & Art Direction — Campus Fonderie de l’Image, Paris, FR
2015 MA Graphic Design & Digital Art — Rennes-II University, Rennes, FR
2014 Communication Arts BA — Rennes-II University, Rennes, FR
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Solo Exhibitions
2024 Blessing in disguise — Galerie ERD, Seoul, SK
2024
2023 In deeds and gestures — WOAW Gallery, Hong Kong, HK
2022 A path will always appear — Bill Brady Gallery, Miami, US
2022 A time separating the beloved from those they love — Galerie Marguo, Paris, FR
2021 For life is not eternal — SFA Advisory, New York, US
2021 Farewell Savane — Kotaro Nukaga, Tokyo, JP
2021 Distant Relatives — Bill Brady Gallery, Los Angeles, US
2021 My thoughts tell me tales — ATM Gallery, New York, US
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Group Exhibitions
2023 As Friends & Partners — WOAW Gallery, Singapore, SG
Suggested Use — Switchboard Studios, London, UK
2022 Through Our Eyes — Centre of International Contemporary Art, Vancouver, CA
2021 Ridiculous Sublime — SFA Advisory, New York, US
2020 Isolation Mastered — JD Malat Gallery, London, UK
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Residencies
2024 dot.atelier artist residency, Accra, GH