Fano Messan, born in 1949, is a Togolese sculptor and painter, considered a prominent figure in contemporary African art. After settling in France in the 1970s, he developed a unique artistic language that explores universal themes such as identity, roots, and the human condition. His work is distinguished by the use of diverse materials, including wood, bronze, and terracotta, often combined with found objects in an assemblage technique that lends a strong symbolic charge to his sculptures, which are characterized by stylized and elongated human figures. His career has been marked by numerous exhibitions in internationally renowned galleries and museums, with a significant participation in the Venice Biennale. Key awards he has received include the Prix de la Jeune Sculpture and his appointment as Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government, a testament to his important contribution to the artistic landscape.