Njideka Akunyili Crosby
Nigeria/USA | Painting, Collage
Multi-layered works that combine painting and photo transfer, exploring the complexities of diasporic identity.
Exhibitions
I Refuse to be Invisible
2013 - Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, USA
Group exhibition where Crosby’s work was highlighted for its exploration of cultural hybridity, personal identity, and the Nigerian diaspora.
Njideka Akunyili Crosby: Portals
2016 - Victoria Miro Gallery, London, UK
A solo exhibition showcasing a series of new works that delve into themes of domestic life, memory, and cultural intersections, using her signature collage and painting techniques.
The Beautyful Ones
2017 - The Studio Museum in Harlem, New York, USA
Solo exhibition featuring Crosby’s intimate portraits of Nigerian youth, reflecting on memory, identity, and the blending of cultural elements from her Nigerian heritage and American experiences.
Displacement and Difference
2015 - Hammer Museum, Los Angeles, USA
Part of a group exhibition focusing on contemporary artists who explore themes of identity and migration, Crosby’s work was celebrated for its nuanced depiction of cross-cultural experiences.
Njideka Akunyili Crosby: Coming Back to See Through, Again
2017 - Baltimore Museum of Art, Baltimore, USA
A major solo exhibition that included large-scale works reflecting on personal history, cultural hybridity, and the experiences of the African diaspora, blending painting, photo-transfer, and collage.
Popular Mechanics
2018 - National Portrait Gallery, London, UK
Group exhibition where Crosby’s work was featured, focusing on how contemporary portraiture can convey complex identities and cultural narratives, particularly within the context of globalization.