Mohau Modisakeng
Zimbabwe | Photography, Multimedia, Painting
Politically charged works that address issues like conflict, identity, and governance in Africa.
Exhibitions
Mohau Modisakeng: Lefa La Ntate
2013 - BRUNDYN+, Cape Town, South Africa
A solo exhibition featuring Modisakeng’s powerful photographs and video installations that explore themes of violence, identity, and the post-apartheid experience in South Africa. The works are deeply personal, reflecting on the artist’s own history and the broader social context.
Venice Biennale
2017 - Venice, Italy
Modisakeng, along with Candice Breitz, represented South Africa at the 57th Venice Biennale. His work in this exhibition, particularly the video piece "Passage," addressed themes of migration, displacement, and the historical legacy of slavery.
Mohau Modisakeng: Bophirima
2016 - Tyburn Gallery, London, UK
A solo exhibition where Modisakeng’s work continued to explore the themes of memory, trauma, and the body, using photography and performance to engage with the complexities of South Africa’s history and its ongoing impact on contemporary life.
Performa 17
2017 - New York, USA
Modisakeng participated in this international biennial for performance art, where his work "Zion" was a standout piece. The performance reflected on the spiritual and physical journey of African slaves, drawing connections between past and present struggles.
Africa State of Mind
2018 - New Art Exchange, Nottingham, UK
Group exhibition featuring Modisakeng’s work, focusing on contemporary African photographers who address issues of identity, migration, and the socio-political landscape of Africa. His contributions were noted for their powerful visual language and thematic depth.
SOUTHERN GOTHIC: Imagining South Africa in Contemporary Gothic Imagery
2015 - SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah, USA
Group exhibition where Modisakeng’s work was included, exploring the concept of the "Southern Gothic" through the lens of South African artists. His contributions examined the intersection of history, memory, and the gothic in the South African context.