Hassan Musa
South Africa | Photography, Activism
Celebrated for their black-and-white portraits documenting the lives of Black LGBTQ+ individuals in South Africa.
Exhibitions
Hassan Musa: The Great Game
2015 - October Gallery, London, UK
A solo exhibition featuring Musa's textile-based works that combine painting, calligraphy, and collage, exploring themes of colonialism, cultural exchange, and the impact of global politics on art. The title references the geopolitical struggles between empires.
The Khartoum School: The Making of the Modern Art Movement in Sudan (1945–Present)
2016 - Sharjah Art Foundation, UAE
Group exhibition highlighting the influential role of the Khartoum School in the development of modern Sudanese art. Musa's work, which often critiques the legacy of colonialism and the complexities of African identity, was prominently featured.
Hassan Musa: Images of Migration
2017 - Musée des Confluences, Lyon, France
Solo exhibition that focused on Musa’s exploration of migration and displacement, using his characteristic style of blending traditional African artistic techniques with contemporary themes and commentary on current global issues.
Africa Remix: Contemporary Art of a Continent
2005 - Centre Pompidou, Paris, France
Group exhibition that included Musa’s work among other leading African artists, showcasing the diversity and innovation of contemporary African art, with Musa’s pieces addressing the intersection of African tradition and global modernity.
The Black Atlantic
2004 - Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin, Germany
Group exhibition exploring the cultural exchanges and diasporic connections between Africa, the Americas, and Europe. Musa’s works contributed to the discussion on the impact of transatlantic histories and cultural identities.
Hassan Musa: Jihad
2003 - Kunsthalle Bern, Switzerland
A solo exhibition where Musa provocatively addressed the themes of religious conflict, identity, and the manipulation of cultural symbols, using his signature mixed-media approach to challenge viewers' perceptions and preconceptions.