Bonaventure Soh Bejeng Ndikung

About the Author

Bonaventure Soh Bejeng Ndikung is a visionary curator, art critic, and cultural theorist whose interdisciplinary work bridges the gaps between art, philosophy, and social discourse. Born in Cameroon and based in Berlin, he serves as the artistic director of SAVVY Contemporary, an experimental space for decolonial aesthetics and knowledge production. Ndikung's writings delve into the poetics of the uncanny, exploring how humanoid forms and technological interfaces evoke profound emotional responses in human perception. His seminal publication, 'Bukimi no Tani (不気味の谷): The Uncanny Valley – The Affectivity of the Humanoid: Educational Publication Vol. 4,' examines the affective dimensions of artificial beings, challenging conventional boundaries between the organic and the synthetic. Through his essays and curatorial projects, Ndikung advocates for a radical rethinking of cultural narratives, emphasizing marginalized voices and the transformative power of art in addressing global inequities.