Aïda Muluneh
Ethiopia | Photography
Stunning, surreal portraits that reflect on cultural heritage, identity, and the human condition.
Exhibitions
Aida Muluneh: The World is 9
2016 - David Krut Projects, New York, USA
A solo exhibition showcasing Muluneh’s bold, surreal photographs that explore themes of identity, culture, and the complexities of African life, using vibrant colors and symbolic imagery.
Addis Foto Fest
2010 - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Muluneh is the founder and curator of this biennial photography festival, which showcases works by photographers from across Africa and the diaspora, aiming to promote African photography on a global stage.
Body Talk: Feminism, Sexuality and the Body in the Work of Six African Women Artists
2015 - WIELS Contemporary Art Centre, Brussels, Belgium
Group exhibition featuring Muluneh’s work alongside other prominent African women artists, exploring themes of gender, sexuality, and identity through diverse mediums.
Time-Space-Existence
2018 - Venice Biennale, Venice, Italy
Part of a group exhibition during the Venice Biennale where Muluneh’s work was featured, addressing the intersection of time, space, and cultural identity through her striking photographic style.
Aida Muluneh: Art of Being Human
2019 - Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art, Charleston, USA
A solo exhibition highlighting Muluneh’s exploration of social issues, identity, and the human condition through her signature use of bold, colorful photography that blends traditional Ethiopian elements with contemporary themes.
African Cosmologies: Photography, Time, and the Other
2020 - FotoFest Biennial, Houston, USA
Group exhibition that included Muluneh’s work, focusing on African and African diaspora photographers who address complex social, political, and cultural issues through their art.
Aïda Muluneh: The World is 9
2016 - David Krut Projects, New York, USA
A solo exhibition showcasing Muluneh’s vibrant, surreal photographs that explore themes of identity, culture, and the complexities of life in Africa. The title refers to an Ethiopian proverb that reflects on the unpredictability of life.
Addis Foto Fest
2010 - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Founded and curated by Muluneh, this biennial photography festival showcases works by photographers from across Africa and the diaspora, aiming to promote African photography on a global stage. Muluneh's work is often featured prominently.
Time-Space-Existence
2018 - Venice Biennale, Venice, Italy
Muluneh’s work was featured as part of this group exhibition during the Venice Biennale, addressing the intersection of time, space, and cultural identity through her distinct photographic style.
Body Talk: Feminism, Sexuality and the Body in the Work of Six African Women Artists
2015 - WIELS Contemporary Art Centre, Brussels, Belgium
A group exhibition where Muluneh’s work was featured alongside other prominent African women artists, exploring themes of gender, sexuality, and identity through diverse mediums, including her signature photography.
Aïda Muluneh: Art of Being Human
2019 - Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art, Charleston, USA
A solo exhibition highlighting Muluneh’s exploration of social issues, identity, and the human condition through her vibrant and symbolic photography that blends traditional Ethiopian elements with contemporary themes.
The World is 9
2016 - David Krut Projects, New York, USA
A solo exhibition featuring Muluneh’s vibrant and surreal photographs that explore themes of identity, culture, and the complexities of life in Africa. The series reflects on the unpredictability of life, inspired by an Ethiopian proverb.
Addis Foto Fest
2010 - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Founded and curated by Muluneh, this biennial photography festival showcases works by photographers from across Africa and the diaspora, promoting African photography on a global stage. Muluneh's work is a central part of the festival’s offerings.
Time-Space-Existence
2018 - Venice Biennale, Venice, Italy
Group exhibition where Muluneh’s work was featured, addressing the intersection of time, space, and cultural identity through her distinct photographic style.