Roméo Mivekannin revisits masterpieces by integrating his self-portrait as a forgotten Black figure, questioning art history and its omissions, particularly in royal and feminine representations. His works weave connections between shared memory and contemporary perspectives.

Exhibition curator : Annabelle Ténèze, Director of the Louvre-Lens.
Architect - Scenographer : Mathis Boucher

Roméo Mivekannin participates in the exhibition The True Size of Africa, an exhibition which brings together works by renowned contemporary artists from Africa and the global diaspora which highlights the true greatness of Africa through art and culture.

Dr Ralf Beil, Director General of the World Heritage Völklinger Hütte and curator of the exhibition.

Roméo MIVEKANNIN represents the exile of the last king of Dahomey with his family, King Béhanzin.

Yassine Agnikè Lassissi: Curator of the exhibition.
Emmanuel Daydé : Curator and art historian.