Lina Iris Viktor
Liberia/UK | Painting, Photography, Performance
Works that explore the intersection of history, mythology, and luxury, often using a limited color palette of black, gold, and blue.
Exhibitions
"Lina Iris Viktor: A Haven. A Hell. A Dream Deferred."
2019 - New Orleans Museum of Art, New Orleans, USA
A solo exhibition that explored the history and impact of the transatlantic slave trade on the African diaspora. Viktor’s work in this exhibition combined elements of photography, painting, and gilding, often using a striking black, blue, and gold color palette to address themes of history, identity, and resistance.
"Lina Iris Viktor: Some Are Born to Endless Night — Dark Matter"
2020 - Autograph, London, UK
A solo exhibition featuring Viktor’s intricate, large-scale works that explore the complexities of identity, race, and the legacy of colonialism. The exhibition emphasized Viktor’s use of 24-karat gold leaf, which she uses to both adorn and challenge the historical narratives surrounding Blackness and visibility.
"Reconstruction: Still We Rise"
2019 - Gallery 1957, Accra, Ghana
A solo exhibition where Viktor presented works that continue her exploration of African history, spirituality, and the cultural impact of colonialism. Her use of gold, black, and blue was prominent, creating a visual language that draws on both ancient and contemporary influences.
"Noirs et Or"
2016 - Mariane Ibrahim Gallery, Seattle, USA
A solo exhibition focusing on Viktor’s exploration of darkness and light, using her signature palette of black and gold to examine the dualities of power, oppression, and beauty within the African diaspora.
"Lina Iris Viktor: Arcadia"
2018 - Amar Gallery, London, UK
A solo exhibition that delved into Viktor’s interpretation of utopia and dystopia, exploring the potential and the peril that coexists within human history and ambition. The works featured her signature intricate designs and use of gold leaf.
"AfroFuturism: Vision for the Future"
2020 - Prizm Art Fair, Miami, USA
Group exhibition where Viktor’s work was included, exploring themes of AfroFuturism and the representation of Black futures through art. Her contributions focused on blending traditional African aesthetics with futuristic visions, creating a dialogue between past and future.