Romuald Hazoumи (1962)
1962-02-07Porto-Novo, BeninGermany, Benin
Romuald Hazoumи
Romuald Hazoumé, or Romuald Hutzoumck, is one of Africa's leading artists and winner of the Arnold Bode Prize (Germany). He was awarded the prize for his installation "Dream," a replica of a ship transporting economic migrants from Africa to Europe made of canisters. In his art he mostly uses old gasoline cans. Hazume also creates oil paintings, large-scale installations, videos, and photographs.
Date and place of birt: | 7 february 1962, Porto-Novo, Benin |
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Nationality: | Germany, Benin |
Period of activity: | XX, XXI century |
Specialization: | Artist, Painter, Photographer, Sculptor |
Genre: | Documentary photography, Street Photography |
Art style: | Contemporary art |
Technique: | Installation, Photographic printing, Video |