THE STORY, IN BRIEF
Speaking to ACP in his studio, JP Mika revisited Le Triomphant, his painting honouring Chéri Samba’s artistic journey. The composition places a younger, monochrome Samba beside his mature counterpart in colour, with curator André Magnin connecting the two. Mika described the work as a reflection on perseverance, memory and intergenerational recognition. He also explained how precise details and the shift in colour contribute to its narrative, eleven years after its creation.
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RDC : l’œuvre ‘‘ Le Triomphant’’ de JP Mika célèbre le parcours de Chéri Samba
ACP/ S. A. / MN · 7 Oct 2026 · Public news agency
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