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Mandla Reuter

Johannesburg, South Africa

Installation Art Mixed Media Photography

Mandla Reuter is a South African artist known for his conceptual installations and subtle interventions that explore systems, boundaries, and the elusive nature of place. His work often uses minimal gestures and common materials to question perception, control, and the structures that define our environment.

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Elias Sime

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Mixed Media Sculpture

Elias Sime (b. 1968) is an Ethiopian artist known for his intricate, large-scale assemblages crafted from discarded electronic components. His tactile works transform circuit boards, wires, and buttons into vibrant, textured surfaces that explore the intersection of technology, nature, and human civilization, often evoking landscapes or abstract forms.

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Monia Ben Hamouda

Milan, Tunisia

Installation Art Mixed Media Sculpture

Monia Ben Hamouda, an Italian-Tunisian artist, crafts striking sculptures and installations that blend cultural heritage with contemporary discourse. Her practice is distinguished by a visceral approach to materials, often incorporating organic and industrial elements to explore themes of identity, memory, and the body's transformation within socio-political landscapes.

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Libasse Ka

Dakar, Senegal

Painting

Libasse Ka (b. 1988, Senegal) is a Senegalese artist known for his vibrant, abstract paintings that explore the intersection of traditional West African motifs with contemporary abstraction. His work often reflects on spiritual beliefs, nature, and the intricate patterns of daily life through rich color and texture.

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Ekene Stanley

Lagos, Nigeria

Painting

Stanley's paintings explore themes of identity, memory, and the urban landscape, creating vibrant, figurative works that capture the energy of contemporary life.

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Lulama Mlambo Wolf

Johannesburg, South Africa

Painting Sculpture

Mlambo's paintings and sculptures explore themes of African spirituality and mythology, creating abstract, symbolic works that evoke a sense of mystery and wonder.

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Em’kal Eyongakpa

Yaoundé, Cameroon

Installation Art Mixed Media Sound Art

Eyongakpa's multimedia installations and sound works explore themes of ecology, technology, and cultural memory.

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Edson Chagas

Luanda, Angola

Conceptual Art Photography

Chagas's photography captures the urban landscape of Angola, exploring themes of identity and social dynamics.

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Ibrahim Mahama

Tamale, Ghana

Installation Art Mixed Media

Mahama's installations, using jute sacks, explore themes of trade, labor, and globalization.

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Asemahle Ntlont

Cape Town, South Africa

Ntlont’s works often explore themes of identity, memory, and cultural heritage. Her practice blends personal narratives with broader social commentary.

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