IN CONVERSATION
Exclusive interviews with African Contemporary Artists uncovering their unique story with no filters.
The Odyssey of Kabhula LANGO: From Goma to Nairobi, A Practice Rooted in Sand and Memory
Inhabiting Displacement. Sand is the material through which Kabhula LANGO (b. 2002) narrates his journey. Within it, he inscribes the traces of a territory, a shared memory and identities in constant motion. At the intersection of figuration and expressionism, his works portray bodies in transit, crowded scenes and landscapes of the subcounscious mind that echo his own journey from Goma to Nairobi.
In Conversation : Anastasie LANGU LAWINNER or the Embodiment of Resilience
In this interview, Anastasie Langu Lawinner shares her journey, marked by an unwavering determination to succeed in the face of adversity. She recounts her beginnings and her path to France in 2022. Through her intense and intimate work, Anastasie invites us to look at our realities without embellishment, with raw sincerity.
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
In conversation : Pitsho MAFOLO
In Conversation with Pitsho MAFOLO (b.1977). The visual artist whose style is deeply rooted in spirituality and a return to origins. Mysterious, sacred, and distinctive, Pitsho MAFOLO’s art tells a story—one of the Congo, its roots, its forgotten masters, and its present challenges. In this exclusive conversation, he shares his story, inspirations, and the challenges of the art market in Congo.
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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