Owen Ndou

Born in 1964, Owen Ndou was primarily influenced by the 1980s, a decade marked by cultural turbulence and significant global changes.

This period was characterized by the rise of global capitalism and mass media, as well as notable disparities in wealth. The era was also defined by distinctive music and fashion trends, including the popularity of electronic pop music and hip hop, which deeply influenced artists coming of age during this time. Politically, the 1980s were significant, witnessing events such as the African Famine and the end of the Cold War, symbolized by the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.

Art movements like Neo Geo and The Pictures Generation emerged, alongside the popularity of Neo-Expressionism, particularly in Germany, France, and Italy, where it was known as Transavanguardia. Prominent artists of the era included Anselm Kiefer, Jörg Immendorf, Enzo Cucchi, Francesco Clemente, and Julian Schnabel. Additionally, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, and Kenny Scharf made notable contributions to the street art and graffiti movements, further shaping the cultural landscape of the 1980s.