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Addis Gezehagn

Ethiopian 1978- 

Addis Gezehagn, born in 1978 in Addis Ababa, is an Ethiopian artist known for his vibrant assemblages that reimagine the cityscapes of his hometown. Using magazine cut-outs layered with acrylic paint, his Floating Cities series blends fantasy and reality, depicting dreamlike urban towers that explore the social impact of modernization. Gezehagn’s works serve as visual archives of a rapidly changing city, highlighting themes of community, identity, and urban transformation. 

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