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Nigeria/Germany · Visual Tradition

Dawit
Abebe

Painting, Mixed Media
Dawit Abebe
Country Nigeria/Germany
Medium Painting, Mixed Media
Exhibitions 6

On film

Works that blend historical and contemporary references to explore African diaspora identity.

Exhibition record

Dawit Abebe: Background 2 2014

Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery, London, UK

A solo exhibition showcasing Abebe’s "Background" series, which explores themes of surveillance, privacy, and the compl…

On the Verge of Visibility 2015

Circle Art Gallery, Nairobi, Kenya

Group exhibition where Abebe’s work was included, focusing on contemporary African artists who address themes of visibi…

Art Dubai 2016

Dubai, UAE

Abebe’s work was featured at this leading international art fair, where his exploration of socio-political themes in Et…

Dawit Abebe: Fitting In 2017

Lela Gallery, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

A solo exhibition where Abebe delves into the tension between individual identity and societal expectations, using his …

Dawit Abebe: The Long Hand 2018

Tiwani Contemporary, London, UK

A solo exhibition where Abebe presented works that explore the influence of history and the passage of time on contempo…

Addis Fine Art: Dawit Abebe 2019

1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair, London, UK

Abebe’s work was featured in this prominent art fair, where his paintings continued to explore the intersection of trad…

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