Chéri Cherin
Democratic Republic of Congo | Painting
Colorful, narrative paintings that comment on contemporary Congolese society and politics.
Exhibitions
"Congo Painting: Popular Painting in Kinshasa"
2007 - Royal Museum for Central Africa, Tervuren, Belgium
A group exhibition that showcased the vibrant and politically charged work of Congolese popular painters, including Chéri Cherin. The exhibition highlighted his satirical and socially engaged paintings that comment on the political and social realities of life in Kinshasa.
"Kinshasa: The Imaginary City"
2008 - Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain, Paris, France
Cherin's work was featured as part of this exhibition that explored the artistic and cultural life of Kinshasa, focusing on how artists like Cherin use their work to critique and reflect on urban life in the DRC.
"Chéri Cherin: Le peintre de la rue"
2010 - Musée des Arts Derniers, Paris, France
A solo exhibition that focused on Cherin’s role as a leading figure in Congolese popular painting, showcasing his dynamic and colorful works that blend humor with sharp social commentary.
"Africa Remix: Contemporary Art of a Continent"
2005 - Centre Pompidou, Paris, France
Group exhibition that included Cherin’s work, highlighting the diversity of contemporary African art and his unique approach to addressing the political and social issues in the DRC through a popular art style.
"Chéri Cherin: Regards sur Kinshasa"
2013 - Musée Dapper, Paris, France
This exhibition featured Cherin’s vibrant depictions of daily life in Kinshasa, capturing the spirit and challenges of the city’s residents through his bold and colorful style.
"Popular Painting in Kinshasa"
2016 - Museum Rietberg, Zurich, Switzerland
Group exhibition that explored the role of popular painting in Kinshasa’s art scene, with Cherin’s work exemplifying the genre’s blend of social commentary, satire, and vibrant aesthetics.