Gender and art

Kinshasa finally welcomes its first contemporary art biennale.
Under the theme “avancer“ (forward), the first edition of the biennial “Yango” will raise the question of the expressive features offered by the Congo, a true source of inspiration and a well of ideas and concepts for creators worldwide.
The exhibition, which is curated by Sithabile Mlotshwa, will presents about 20 renowed artists from all over the world.

 

http://yangobiennale.org

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Wangechi Mutu’s staggering collages transform the female body, making extensions that are sometimes human, animal, machine, and monster. Cut from magazines, found materials, and painted imagery, Mutu’s collaged creatures absorb the weight of a diverse sampling of both empowering and derogatory sources.

Mutu also collaborated with musician Santigold in her first-ever animated video, The End of Eating Everything, an Afro-futuristic film collage.

 

“A Fantastic Journey” will be at The Brooklyn Museum through March 9, 2014.