Ussi'n is a queer photographer based in Paris.
Through his work he documents the queer community within the African diaspora. Aware that in many African countries homosexuality is considered illegal and unnatural, Ussi'n's work depicts a hidden and often misunderstood facet of sexuality in African communities.
His ongoing photo project "If We Were Allowed," seeks to capture what in the minds of the majority is considered abnormal, "normal". Using photography as a medium, Ussi'n invites himself into the intimacy of same-sex couples, in order to portray love in a way that society has never exposed it, while celebrating queer culture in the African diaspora.
For any inquiries and print requests, please contact ussin.yala@gmail.com
EXHIBITIONS
Group shows:
CONNECTION DIGITAL EUROPE "1854 Meet the Unsigned" - LE BOOK, April 2021
IDENTITY Virtual Exhibition - The Holy Art Gallery, January - February, 2021
Group shows:
Black Art Matters - Maag Halle, Zurich, July - August, 2020
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
Group shows:
Moadiga x Afro Dinner - Paris, November, 2016
Solo shows:
AFRICAN ART FAIR 2016 - Gallerie Joseph Turenne, Paris, October, 2016.