The Paris Noir exhibition at the Pompidou Centre showcases the works of 150 Black artists from diverse backgrounds who sought refuge in Paris. This impressive collection includes various artistic movements such as Afro-Atlantic surrealism and Parisian syncretism. Key feature artworks like Gerard Sekoto's self-portrait express the struggles of artists amidst historical and social challenges. The exhibition also includes significant contributions from other artists, illustrating the rich tapestry of Black artistic expression that flourished in the city, along with cultural artifacts from notable publications like Presence Africaine.
Of the 150 Black artists across 350 works exhibited, many of them have stories like Sekoto's coming from the US, Caribbean, South America and Africa to find an artistic refuge in Paris.
The scope of the exhibition is expansive, an excavation of artistic movements from Afro-Atlantic surrealism to Parisian syncretism.
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