Alex Aikiu is a French sound and visual artist who explores the intersections of music, rhythm, imagery, poetry, and visual art in a way that resonates both intellectually and emotionally. He has performed on European and American tours and exhibited his work in galleries across France, Morocco, and Turkey. His short dance film Hold Me has been featured in several international festivals. He also contributed as a singer, performer to Rosa Barba’s installation Hear, There, Where the Echoes Are at the Centre Pompidou. Alongside his artistic endeavors, Aikiu has curated several art exhibitions. He has styled campaigns for renowned brands such as Chanel, Kenzo, and Lacoste, collaborated with iconic photographers including Rankin, Karl Lagerfeld, and Jean-Paul Goude, and contributed to prestigious publications like Elle France, Harper’s Bazaar, V magazine, and Süddeutsche Zeitung. Born to a French mother of Vietnamese descent and a French father, Aikiu’s upbringing was shaped by diverse cultural experiences across France, Germany, Portugal, and Africa. He began piano lessons in Burgundy at the age of eight and signed his f irst record deal at twenty-one with Sony Columbia Records. His debut album, Ghost Youth, released in 2013 with his band The Aikiu, received critical acclaim.