Zavier Ellis 'We Are (Blue)', 2026 Acrylic, emulsion, spray paint, digital collage on gloss paper 29.7 x 21 cm (11.7 x 8.3 in) Volta Basel 21 which was published by David

which was published by David Bowie

Derek Ridgers

His photographs have been published in acclaimed books including Skinheads

this work embodies a central motif that runs throughout the exhibition—exploring history

collectible print that reflects the layered complexity of Ellis’s practice

Zavier Ellis 'We Are (Blue)', 2026 Acrylic, emulsion, spray paint, digital collage on gloss paper 29.7 x 21 cm (11.7 x 8.3 in) Volta Basel 21 which was published by DavidIn the We Are series, Zavier Ellis turns his research led practice towards the World Cup, producing 11 unique works at 90 each to mark the 2026 event. As across his wider practice, layered historical iconography generates a dense internal symbolism here rooted in the origins of the World Cup itself. We Are (Blue) brings together three layers of history into a single surface: Nike of Samothrace, the headless Greek goddess of victory who inspired the