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.

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.

This intimate exhibition brings together a dynamic selection of works by Sanford Biggers, Pier Paolo Calzolari, the Haas Brothers, Jammie Holmes, Dora Jeridi, Nathalie Khayat, Celeste Rapone, and Hannah van Bart. Boesky in Paris highlights both the formal and personal connections these artists share with Paris while showcasing the gallery’s commitment to global artistic dialogue. Featuring sculpture, painting, and mixed-media works, the exhibition blends established and emerging voices whose practices reflect contemporary currents in art. Notable works include Untitled [detail] (1976) by Pier Paolo Calzolari—crafted from lead, copper, and iron—and new pieces that explore materiality, identity, and form. Positioned to coincide with Art Basel, Boesky in Paris offers visitors a vivid cross-section of today’s international art landscape.