La Fondation Cartier in Paris is presenting an exhibition celebrating the artistic vitality of the Democratic Republic of Congo, on until January 10th. This is the first exploration of over a century of Congolese art, curated by André Magnin. The collection features paintings, photography, comics and music, all celebrating modern and contemporary artists (in no chronological order). The iconic photography tells the story of the “Sapeurs”, or African Dandies, both female and male, and highlights their original elegance and intentional, special beauty. The paintings range from archaic/naif animal portraits in polychrome to contemporary, brightly coloured, pop figures. What emerges is the expressive vigor of a young population that uses various art forms as a manifestation of popular narration.