Pascale Marthine Tayou is a renowned Cameroonian artist born in 1966. He is recognized for his artistic works that explore societal issues and post-colonial African lifestyles, employing various mediums to express contemporary social, political, and cultural realities. Tayou, who lives and works in Belgium, is celebrated for his improvisational style and installations that combine popular visual cultures with social realities, addressing global themes.

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His artistic journey is marked by extensive global exhibitions and contributions to major international art events.

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He changed his name from Pascal Marthin Tayou to Pascale Marthine Tayou during the 1990s.