Senegal/Switzerland · Visual Tradition
Otobong
Nkanga
On film
His works combine figurative and abstract elements to address political and social issues, often drawing on African history and mythology.
Exhibition record
Tate Modern, London, UK
A solo exhibition that featured Nkanga’s exploration of the relationship between humans, natural resources, and the env…
Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam, Netherlands
A major solo exhibition that highlighted Nkanga’s interdisciplinary approach, combining elements of drawing, installati…
Gwangju, South Korea
Group exhibition where Nkanga’s work was featured, focusing on the role of art in addressing global ecological and soci…
Sharjah, UAE
Nkanga participated in this international biennial, where her work addressed issues of sustainability, geopolitics, and…
Lyon, France
Group exhibition where Nkanga’s work was included, examining themes of migration, displacement, and the fluidity of ide…
Tate St Ives, Cornwall, UK
A solo exhibition that included large-scale installations, textiles, and drawings, exploring the metaphorical and liter…
Archive record
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