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Hassan
Musa

Photography, Activism
Hassan Musa
Country South Africa
Medium Photography, Activism
Exhibitions 6

On film

Celebrated for their black-and-white portraits documenting the lives of Black LGBTQ+ individuals in South Africa.

Exhibition record

Hassan Musa: Jihad 2003

Kunsthalle Bern, Switzerland

A solo exhibition where Musa provocatively addressed the themes of religious conflict, identity, and the manipulation o…

The Black Atlantic 2004

Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin, Germany

Group exhibition exploring the cultural exchanges and diasporic connections between Africa, the Americas, and Europe. M…

Africa Remix: Contemporary Art of a Continent 2005

Centre Pompidou, Paris, France

Group exhibition that included Musa’s work among other leading African artists, showcasing the diversity and innovation…

Hassan Musa: The Great Game 2015

October Gallery, London, UK

A solo exhibition featuring Musa's textile-based works that combine painting, calligraphy, and collage, exploring theme…

The Khartoum School: The Making of the Modern Art Movement in Sudan (1945–Present) 2016

Sharjah Art Foundation, UAE

Group exhibition highlighting the influential role of the Khartoum School in the development of modern Sudanese art. Mu…

Hassan Musa: Images of Migration 2017

Musée des Confluences, Lyon, France

Solo exhibition that focused on Musa’s exploration of migration and displacement, using his characteristic style of ble…

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