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.

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."

Paris Noir delves into the vibrant and cosmopolitan art scene of Paris, emphasizing the city's role as a hub for artistic innovation and anti-colonial discourse. The exhibition traces the evolution of Black artistic presence in France, from the inception of the Présence Africaine review to the establishment of Revue Noire. Visitors will encounter a diverse array of artistic practices, including Afro-Atlantic abstractions, surrealism, and free figuration, underscoring the pivotal role of artists of African descent in redefining modernisms and postmodernisms. Contemporary installations by Valérie John, Nathalie Leroy Fiévee, Jay Ramier, and Shuck One provide modern perspectives, enriching the historical narrative.

This exhibition marks Lorraine O’Grady’s first solo presentation in Paris and her second with Mariane Ibrahim Gallery. It celebrates the artist's profound legacy following her passing in December 2024. The exhibition features works from 1981 to 2021, highlighting O’Grady’s innovative use of performance and persona to interrogate themes of race, gender, and colonialism. Central to the show is Rivers, First Draft (1982), a performance piece that weaves together Caribbean and New England heritages through a "collage-in-space" format. O’Grady’s approach, influenced by surrealism and literary traditions, advocates for an anti-hierarchical view of identity, embracing multiplicity and complexity.