King Paris Congolese American, b. 1988
Modigliani, 2025
Resin, archival finish
14 1/2 x 5 x 3 in
36.8 x 12.7 x 7.6 cm
36.8 x 12.7 x 7.6 cm
Origin - Fang, Gabon A reinterpretation of Amedeo Modigliani’s iconic Tête, a work whose elongated form and stylized features reveal the profound influence of African sculpture on early 20th-century modernism....
Origin - Fang, Gabon
A reinterpretation of Amedeo Modigliani’s iconic Tête, a work whose elongated form and stylized features reveal the profound influence of African sculpture on early 20th-century modernism. Recast in resin, Paris’s version not only honors Modigliani’s fascination with African aesthetics but also restores the lineage of inspiration to its source. By foregrounding the African origins that shaped European avant-garde art, this work underscores the exhibition’s central theme: the guardianship of cultural memory, and the reassertion of Africa’s role as a foundation of global modernity.
A reinterpretation of Amedeo Modigliani’s iconic Tête, a work whose elongated form and stylized features reveal the profound influence of African sculpture on early 20th-century modernism. Recast in resin, Paris’s version not only honors Modigliani’s fascination with African aesthetics but also restores the lineage of inspiration to its source. By foregrounding the African origins that shaped European avant-garde art, this work underscores the exhibition’s central theme: the guardianship of cultural memory, and the reassertion of Africa’s role as a foundation of global modernity.