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Gonçalo
Mabunda

Sculpture

GONÇALO MABUNDA

Country Mozambique
Medium Sculpture
Exhibitions 6

On film

Sculptures made from decommissioned weapons, commenting on war and peace in Mozambique.

Exhibition record

Gonçalo Mabunda: Art from Arms 2003

Museu Nacional de Arte, Maputo, Mozambique

A solo exhibition in his home country that focused on his sculptures created from weapons used during the Mozambican Ci…

Africa Remix: Contemporary Art of a Continent 2005

Centre Pompidou, Paris, France

Group exhibition that included Mabunda’s work, showcasing the diversity of contemporary African art, with a focus on hi…

L'art est un sport de combat 2015

Fondation Blachère, Apt, France

A group exhibition where Mabunda's sculptures were displayed, exploring the intersection of art, conflict, and social c…

Biennale di Venezia 2015

Venice, Italy

Mabunda represented Mozambique at the Venice Biennale, where his work addressed the global issues of violence and peace…

Gonçalo Mabunda: The Weapons’ Throne 2018

Jack Bell Gallery, London, UK

A solo exhibition featuring Mabunda’s sculptures made from decommissioned weapons, including thrones and masks, symboli…

The Armory Show 2019

New York, USA

International art fair where Mabunda’s work was featured prominently, drawing attention to his unique practice of creat…

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