Joël Andrianomearisoa
Artist
Biography
Joël Andrianomearisoa (born 1977 in Antananarivo) is a Malagasy artist who lives and works between Paris and Antananarivo. Trained in architecture, he works with textiles, paper, wood, minerals and unexpected materials such as mirrors and perfume. He is known for monumental works including I have forgotten the night, a large installation of black silk paper shown at the 2019 Venice Biennale, and has been artistic director of Hakanto Contemporary, a free art centre in Antananarivo, since 2020. He was shortlisted for the 2026 Prix Marcel Duchamp.