Nandipha Mntambo
Kenya | Photography
Known for her poetic and introspective photographs that explore themes of memory, home, and displacement.
Exhibitions
The Encounter
2015 - Zeitz MOCAA Pavilion, Cape Town, South Africa
A solo exhibition featuring Mntambo’s sculptural works made from cowhide, exploring themes of identity, transformation, and the intersection of human and animal forms. The exhibition delves into the dualities of strength and vulnerability.
Faena Art Center
2012 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
Mntambo participated in a group exhibition at this contemporary art center, where her works explored the fluid boundaries between human and animal, life and death, through her unique use of organic materials.
Transitions
2008 - Michael Stevenson Gallery, Cape Town, South Africa
This solo exhibition marked Mntambo’s exploration of the physicality and symbolism of cowhide in her sculptures, addressing issues of gender, identity, and the human body.
Nandipha Mntambo: Locating Me in Order to See You
2011 - National Museum of African Art, Washington, D.C., USA
A solo exhibition where Mntambo continued to explore the complexities of identity and the female form, blending elements of African traditions with contemporary art practices.
Herd
2010 - Standard Bank Gallery, Johannesburg, South Africa
A solo exhibition that featured Mntambo’s large-scale installations and sculptures, using cowhide to challenge perceptions of femininity, nature, and the boundaries between human and animal.
Disguise: Masks and Global African Art
2015 - Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, USA
Group exhibition where Mntambo’s work was featured alongside other contemporary African artists, exploring the role of masks and masquerade in African cultures and their influence on global contemporary art.