IN CONVERSATION
Exclusive interviews with African Contemporary Artists uncovering their unique story with no filters.
A closer look at Barry YUSUFU’s future classics
A deep thinker with a contemplative mind, Barry YUSUFU in this interview shares his reflections with Mayi Arts as we retrace the steps of his singular artistic journey. The Nigerian-born artist is currently based in London, where he is completing a Master’s degree at Central Saint Martins.
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.
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Mous[t] See: Lamrabat's Homecoming at Marrakech
In this interview for Mayi Arts, Mous Lamrabat discusses the conceptual foundations of Homesick, his latest series on view at Loft Art Gallery Marrakech through March 15, 2025. The 20 new works manifest as a sentimental peregrination, underlining the profound, multifarious bonds between selfhood and homeland.
In conversation : Nedia WERE and the beauty of Afro-Optimism
Artist Nedia Were shares his artistic journey and inspirations from his Kenyan roots up to Kerry Marshall and while finding solace in Afro-Optimism.
In conversation : Malick WELLI presents Forgotten Paradise : PASSAGE
Malick Welli opens up about his latest series Forgotten Paradise : PASSAGE along with his journey to photography in this interview for Mayì Arts
In conversation : Nana Yaw ODURO and the hidden tales of boyhood
Ghanaian photographer Nana Yaw Oduro opens up about his journey into photography narrating the hidden tales of boyhood and coming of age he visually represents in his well acclaimed works.
Sacred Womanhood
Inside Manyaku Mashilo’s Art exploring the healing power of ‘The Laying of Hands’
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