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Tahina Rakotoarivony
Artist from Madagascar
Born in 1980 in Antananarivo, Madagascar, where he lives and works, he has been dedicated to painting since 2001, after training alongside the artist Richard Razafindrakoto, who mentored many Malagasy artists.
A key cultural figure in the local art scene, he has notably participated in artist residencies at Greatmore Studios, South Africa (2011), Arkane, Morocco (2017), and Thupelo, South Africa (2019).
His work has been exhibited in Madagascar, France, Switzerland, Belgium, and the United Kingdom.
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Né en 1980 à Antananarivo, Madagascar où il vit et travaille. il se consacre à la peinture depuis 2001, suite à sa formation aux côtés de l'artiste Richard Razafindrakoto, qui a accompagné de nombreux artistes malgaches.
Acteur culturel incontournable de la scène artistique locale, il a notamment participé à des résidences de création à greatmore studios, Afrique du sud (2011), Arkane, Maroc (2017) et thupelo afrique du sud (2019).
Son travail a été exposé à Madagascar, en France, en Suisse, en Belgique et au Royaume Uni.
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Ciseaux et Maillet
Mixed media by Tahina Rakotoarivony
70 x 100 cm • Acrylic on canvas
Sculpting ourselves and reaching new horizons—we share this common goal.
The direction? It all depends on our perspective. I've chosen mine, and it's oriented toward Beauty.
© Tahina RAKOTOARIVONY - february 2025
Se sculpter soi-même et atteindre de nouveaux horizons, nous partageons cet objectif en commun.
La direction ? Tout dépend de notre perspective. J'ai choisi la mienne et elle est orientée vers la Beauté.
© Tahina RAKOTOARIVONY - février 2025
About the artist
Tahina Rakotoarivony
Artist from Madagascar
Born in 1980 in Antananarivo, Madagascar, where he lives and works, he has been dedicated to painting since 2001, after training alongside the artist Richard Razafindrakoto, who mentored many Malagasy artists.
A key cultural figure in the local art scene, he has notably participated in artist residencies at Greatmore Studios, South Africa (2011), Arkane, Morocco (2017), and Thupelo, South Africa (2019).
His work has been exhibited in Madagascar, France, Switzerland, Belgium, and the United Kingdom.
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Né en 1980 à Antananarivo, Madagascar où il vit et travaille. il se consacre à la peinture depuis 2001, suite à sa formation aux côtés de l'artiste Richard Razafindrakoto, qui a accompagné de nombreux artistes malgaches.
Acteur culturel incontournable de la scène artistique locale, il a notamment participé à des résidences de création à greatmore studios, Afrique du sud (2011), Arkane, Maroc (2017) et thupelo afrique du sud (2019).
Son travail a été exposé à Madagascar, en France, en Suisse, en Belgique et au Royaume Uni.
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