Aimé Ntakiyica, born in 1960 in Burundi and currently residing and working in Beersel, Belgium, is an artist whose works challenge traditional perceptions of identity and space through interactive installations. His education in painting and drawing at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Brussels and his brief teaching stint at the School of Fine Arts Kinshasa in 1986 have significantly influenced his artistic journey. Ntakiyica explores themes of ubiquity, identity, and the social implications of art, employing a variety of mediums tailored to each installation's purpose, inviting viewers to become an integral part of his art.

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His installations often play with the collapse of identity through parody, using costumes and body language derived from African cultures to critique Western dualism's tendency to dominate "the other." This approach allows him to express a desire to reshape our historical understanding and highlight the performative nature of art within societal contexts. Among the pieces created for an exhibition, Ntakiyica portrayed himself as the quintessential Israeli sabra, Srulik, showcasing his ability to alter spaces and perspectives through his art.

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For more detailed insights into Aimé Ntakiyica's work, his motivations, and his contributions to contemporary art, please visit the HISK, Herzliya Museum, and his official website.

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