Born in January 1996 in Libreville, Gabon, Marc Posso is a visual artist currently based in Paris, France.
As self-taught photographer, Marc uses his craft to promote the diversity and richness of African cultures, believing that valuing African heritage is at the heart of belonging to the continent. His work is deeply personal, reflecting his connection to his identity and heritage.
Throughout his career, Marc has worked with fashion brands and public figures, while also collaborating with the Afikaris Gallery, which represents some of his artistic works in France. As an artist, he loves the freedom to create, guided by his mind and inspirations, allowing his vision to take shape naturally.
In 2024, Marc was selected to participate in the DUVANGU artistic residency, in Libreville, Gabon, where he explored the concept of "movement" through the traditional women’s dance, Ivanga, practiced by the Mpongwè community. This transformative experience sparked his interest in documentary photography, allowing him to capture cultural expressions through dance and rituals. During this residency, Marc also created artistic installations, expanding his creative practice beyond photography. His work not only celebrates the beauty and diversity of African cultures and peoples but also serves as a visual witness to their rich cultural heritage.
Contact : marc@marcposso.co
RESIDENCY
2024 : DUVANGU : La Fabrique Créative, Gabon
EXHIBITIONS
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UPCOMING : Les Rencontres de Bamako 14, Biennale Africaine de la Photographie, Mali
2024 : DUVANGU: La Fabrique Créative, Gabon
2024 : Solo Show : Une Constellation Divine, AFIKARIS Gallery Project Room, France
2022 : Photo London, Somerset House, United Kingdom
2022 : The New Black Vanguard, Saatchi Gallery, United Kingdom
2022 : Classique ! AFIKARIS Gallery, France
2021 : AKAA Fair, Le Carreau du Temple, France
2021 : 1-54 New York Art Fair, Online, United States
2021 : The New Black Vanguard, Les Rencontres d'Arles, France
2020 : Portr-8, Galerie Doyle Wham, ECAD, United Kingdom
2020 : Black art matters, Maag Halle, Switzerland
2020 : Un été sans fin, AFIKARIS Gallery, France
2020 : Origines, AFIKARIS Gallery France
2019 : Paris Photo Fair, HUAWEI Gallery, France
2019 : Still Rising, Norway
2019 : Maibujé Afro Fest, La Cité Fertile, France
2018 : Picha and Colours, ABC Mall, Gabon
PUBLICATIONS
2024 : AFRICA'S FASHION DIASPORA, Yale University Press, United Kingdom
2024 : RACINES, Personal photobook, Snap Collective, France
2021 : Swinging Africa: Le continent mode, Editions Flammarion, France
2020 : Picton Magazine
2019 : African Lense Volume 5, African Lense Publication
2019 : La Plus Belle Magazine
On going : Vogue Italia, Photovogue
PRESS
2024 : Duvangu: week-end artistique à la résidence créative, L'UNION, Gabon
2022 : Highlights From Photo London 2022, Forbes
2022 : Photo : pourquoi l’Afrique n’a pas (encore) dit son dernier mot, Le Point, France
2021 : AKAA 2021 : Portraits par Marc Posso, L'Oeil de la Photographie, France
2019 : Les Lauréats des Huawei Next Image, Lense
2019 : New faces in contemporary African portraiture - in pictures, The Guardian
AWARDS/SHORTLISTS
2019 : HUAWEI NEXT-IMAGE Awards, Runner-up Winner