IN CONVERSATION
Exclusive interviews with African Contemporary Artists uncovering their unique story with no filters.
Organic Maps and Talismans: A Conversation with Tiffanie DELUNE
We meet Tiffanie DELUNE during the opening of Mouvements Sacrés (Sacred Movements) at Galerie Christophe Person in Brussels. Of Franco-Congolese-Belgian heritage, she grew up in the Paris suburbs, her mind shaped by the influences of her surroundings and a keen sensitivity to beauty. Yet, rather than turning her origins into a visual identity motif, she transforms them into a space for reflection. In this exclusive interview, we explore the journey of an artist seemingly guided by an invisible grace—a common thread shaping her work with both authenticity and maturity.
In Conversation: Eli Made, the Alchemist from Shadow to Light
Modern Alchemist, Eli Made is an artist who delves into the psyche, holding a mirror up to us through his works. In this interview for Mayì-Arts, Eli Made opens the door to his mind and retraces his journey as he prepares for his next exhibition.
Godelive Kasangati KABENA, The Stellenbosch Triennale Specials
Godelive Kasangati KABENA (b. 1996) is a multidisciplinary artist who boldly expresses herself through photography, installations, and self-portraiture. As part of the 2025 Stellenbosch Triennale, she opens the doors of her creative lab, presenting Chumba—a work that urges the public to focus on the act of breathing.
In conversation : Yvanovitch MBAYA : restitue l’essence Africaine dans le blanc.
Yvanovitch MABYA l’artiste congolais nous présente son oeuvre aux origines riches dans cette conversation avec MAYÌ ARTS. Ancré dans la quête et l’expression identitaire africain, l’oeuvre d’Yvanovitch MBAYA s’ancre comme avant-gardiste de ses contemporains
Following the road of RAFFIA fibre with Asia NYEMBO Mireille :
How can one rewrite history when it has become synonymous with culture and identity and is worn daily ? Stakes are high, however the work of visual artist Asia NYEMBO Mireille who aims at reestablishing the raffia fibre in favour of the wax cloth has broader resonance. In this interview, the Belgium-based Congolese artist highlights history’s unfortunate shortcomings and the imminent duty of restoration
Sacred Womanhood
Inside Manyaku Mashilo’s Art exploring the healing power of ‘The Laying of Hands’
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