Événement : Jean-Marc Ottioné, le souffle de la matière au Sofitel Abidjan
Ivorian art is about to experience a pivotal moment. On Thursday, February 26, 2026, the gallery at the Sofitel Abidjan Hôtel Ivoire will host the first solo exhibition of visual artist Jean-Marc Ottioné . Under the auspices of the organization African Artists and curator Olivier Pepe, this event marks the return to his homeland of a raw talent.
The sculptor of pigment. A top graduate of his class at the Abidjan School of Fine Arts in 2011, Ottioné doesn't just paint: he sculpts the canvas. His knife technique, of rare vigor, creates impasto that brings the material to life.
Between Pollock's gestural energy and Picasso's deconstruction, he brings forth traditional masks (Baoulé, Agni, Bété) that seem to breathe under layers of paint.
An art of resilience. Beyond aesthetics, Ottioné's work is an act of reconciliation. Deeply marked by the contemporary history of Ivory Coast, the artist transforms the scars of the past into bursts of light.
His works aim to be "bridges" between ancestral heritage and a peaceful modernity. An unmissable event to discover this artist who is already establishing himself as a major figure on the new Ivorian art scene.
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