African Pavilions at Venice Art Biennale 2024

As we eagerly approach the grand opening of the 60th edition of the Venice Biennale, we have curated a list of pavilions representing African Nations participating in this prestigious international exposition. For all enthusiasts of African art, this is your guide to the captivating displays and cultural expressions awaiting you at the Biennale.

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African Pavilions at Venice Art Biennale 2024:

 
Nigeria:

Title: Nigeria Imaginary

Curator:  Aindrea Emelife

Artists: Tunji Adeniyi-Jones, Ndidi Dike, Toyin Ojih Odutola, Onyeka Igwe, Abraham Oghobase, Precious Okoyomon, Yinka Shonibare, Fatimah Tuggar

 

Republic of Benin:

Title: Everything Precious Is Fragile 

Curators: Azu Nwagbogu, Yassine Lassissi, Franck Houndégla 

Artists: Romuald Hazoumé, Chloe Quenum, Ishola Akpo, Moufoli Bello

 
Zimbabwe:

Title: Undone 

Curator: Fadzai Veronica Muchemwa 

Artists: Gillian Rosselli, Sekai Machache, Victor Nyakauru, Moffat Takadiwa, Kombo Chapfika, Troy Makaza

 
Senegal:

Title: Bokk - Bounds 

Curator: Massamba Mbaye 

Artists: Alioune Diagne

 

Tanzania:

Title: A Flight in Reverse Mirrors (The Discovery of Others) 

Curator: Enrico Bittoto 

Artists: Happy Robert, Naby, Haji Chilonga, Lute Mwakisopile

 
Ethiopia:

Title: Prejudice and Belonging

Curator:  Lemn Sissay 

Artist: Tesfaye Urgessa

 

Cameroon:

Title: Nemo Propheta in Patria 

Curator: Paul Emmanuel Loga Mahop 

Artists: Liu Youju, Jean Michel Dissake, Hako Hankson, Kendji & Ollo Arts, Patrick-Joël Tatcheda Yonkeu, Guy Wouete, Angelo Accardi, Julia Bornefeld, Cesare Catania, Adélaïde Laurent-Bellue, Franco Mazzucchelli, Rex & Edna Volcan, Giorgio Tentolini

 

Democratic Republic of Congo:

Title: LITHIUM 

Curator: Michele Gervasuti 

Artists: Freddy Tsimba, Freddy Lokole, Cédric Sungo, Steve Bondoma, Eddy Kamuanga Ilunga

 

Ivory Coast:

Title: The Blue Note 

Curator: Simon Njami 

Artists: Jems Koko Bi, François Xavier Gibré, Sadikou Oukpedjo, Franck Abidi-Bakar Fanny, Marie Claire Messouma

 

South Africa:

Title: Quiet Ground 

Curator: Portia Malatjie 

Artists: Molemo Moiloa, Nare Mokgotho

 

Uganda:

Title: Wan Acel, -Alur for "We Are One" 

Curator: Elizabeth Acaye Kerunen 

Artists: Artisan Weavers' Collective, Sanaa Gateja, Taga Nuwagaba, Xenson Ssenkaba, Jose Hendo, Odur Ronald


Egypt:

Title: Drama 

Curator: Wael Shawky 

Artists: Wael Shawky

 
African Artists showcasing within the Central Pavilion's Main Exhibition - invited by the Director of the Venice Art Biennale 2024, Adriano Pedrosa: 
Mariam Abdel-Aleem (Egypt), Leila Babirye (Uganda), Ezekiel Baroukh (Egypt), Baya aka Bordj El Kiffan (Algeria), Aly Ben Salem (Tunisia), Mohammed Chebaa (Morocco), Kudzanai Chiurai (Zimbabwe), Inji Eflatoun (Egypt), Uzo Egonu (Nigeria), Ibrahim El-Salahi (Sudan), Ben Enwonwu (Nigeria), Hamed Ewais (Egypt), Dumile Feni (South Africa), Victor Fotso Nyie (Cameroon), Sàngódáre Gbádégesin Àjàlá (Nigeria), Gabrielle Goliath (South Africa), Tahia Halim (Sudan), Nazek Hamdi (Egypt), Mohamed Hamidi (Morocco), Evam Ifekoya (Nigeria), Mohammed Issiakhem (Algeria), Nour Jaouda (Egypt), Mohammed Kacimi (Morocco), Bouchra Khalili (Morocco), Kiluanji Kia Henda (Angola), Shalom Kufakwatenzi (Zimbabwe), Grace Salome Kwami (Ghana), Meggie Labuser (South Africa), Simon Lekgetho (South Africa), Bertina Lopes (Mozambique), Esther Mahlangu (South Africa), Ernst Mancoba (South Africa), Josiah Manzi (Zimbabwe), Mohamed Melehi (Morocco), Gladys Mgudlandlu (South Africa), Sabelo Mlangeni (South Africa), Hamed Morsi (Egypt), Effat Naghi (Egypt), Malangatana Valente Ngwenya (Mozambique), Taylor Nkomo (Zimbabwe), Uche Okeke (Nigeria), Lydia Ourahmane (Algeria), George Pemba (South Africa), Mahmoud Saïd (Egypt), Gerard Sekoto (South Africa), Doreen Sibanda (Zimbabwe), Lucas Sithole (South Africa), Irma Stern (South Africa), Twins Seven Seven (Nigeria), Hamed Umar (Sudan), Agnes Waruguru (Kenya), Susanne Wenger (Nigeria), Nil Yalter (Egypt), Ramses Younan (Egypt).
 
Collateral Events:
 
Title: Dread Scott's All African People Consulate
Curator: Paul Bright 
Artists: Dread Scott (aka Scott Tyler) 
 
Title: Passengers in Transit 
Curators: Paula Nascimento, Oyindamola Faithful and Roger Niyigena Karera
Artists: April Bey, Christa David, Euridice Zaituna Kala, Joana Choumali and Thandiwe Muriu
 
16 February 2024