Ussi’n YALA is a self-taught photographer born (1993) and based in Paris.
Through photography he documents and celebrates the cultural diversity of the multiple identities that abound in Africa and its diaspora. As an Afro-queer artist, he also fights for the acceptance of gender diversity in the world.
With raw and captivating images, Ussi’n depicts a multifaceted Africa, at the crossroads of genres, cultures, religions and socio-economic status.
For all inquiries and print requests, please email ussin.yala@gmail.com
2017
Group shows:
Prix Picto de la Mode - Palais Galliera, Paris, October, 2017
Bodies of the Earth - Centre of African Studies, Cambridge University, Cambridge, UK, October, 2017 - March, 2018
Diaspora Speaking 2nd Edition - Artgang Montreal, Montreal CA, September, 2017
Solo shows:
Moadiga x Onze Home - Paris, April, 2017
2016
Group shows:
Moadiga x Afro Dinner - Paris, November, 2016
Solo shows:
AFRICAN ART FAIR 2016 - Gallerie Joseph Turenne, Paris, October, 2016.