‘I picture myself somewhere between alchemist and magician,' explains Ladji Diaby. Drawing on the magic and histories he finds in everyday objects, French-Malian artist Ladji Diaby (@ladji777diaby) creates works that tell stories at once personal and collective. Ahead of #ArtBaselParis, spend time with the artist his studio in Ivry-sur-Seine, in the Paris suburbs, where he grew up and still lives. Link in bio to watch the full episode of 'Meet the artist' 👆 — Ladji Diaby is represented by @galerie_crevecoeur (Paris). His exhibition ‘Godspeed You Black Emperor’ is on view at Crèvecoeur until November 28, 2026. Meet the artists | Ladji Diaby was produced in collaboration with @nowness.