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.

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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.

 

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Contact : marc@marcposso.co

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RESIDENCY

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2024 : DUVANGU : La Fabrique Créative, Gabon

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EXHIBITIONS​​

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• UPCOMING : Les Rencontres de Bamako 14, Biennale Africaine de la Photographie,  Mali​

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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

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PUBLICATIONS​​

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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​​

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PRESS​

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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

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AWARDS/SHORTLISTS​​

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2019 : HUAWEI NEXT-IMAGE Awards, Runner-up Winner