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Otobong Nkanga

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Contained Measures of Tangible Memories. 2009

The work, which is moved from one place to another throughout the exhibition, examines five natural elements (mica, black soap, cassia fistula, indigo dye, and alum) purchased in Morocco that are used in an alternate way in Nkanga’s hometown in Nigeria.

© Photo: Khalid El Bastrioui

 
 

 

Arts in Marrakech Biennale
Review of the visual arts exhibition, curated by Abdellah Karroum. With an extensive photo tour. By Zineb El Rhazoui, December 2009

Otobong Otobong Nkanga
* 1974 Kano, Nigeria. Lives in Paris, France and Antwerp, Belgium.
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