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Democratic Republic of Congo · Visual Tradition

Chéri
Cherin

Painting

CHÉRI CHERIN

Country Democratic Republic of Congo
Medium Painting
Exhibitions 6

On film

Colorful, narrative paintings that comment on contemporary Congolese society and politics.

Exhibition record

"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 app…

"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 Ché…

"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, focusin…

"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 dynam…

"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 …

"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 th…

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