Preceded by a historical overview of the presence of contemporary African art at the Venice Biennale from 1922 onwards, the discussion will focus on key challenges to the expansion of representation of creative practices from the continent in the context of Venice. The panel will also explore the opportunities and creative solutions that have been identified through the years.
Historical Overview and Introduction: Rikke Jørgensen, Founder, Arts & Globalization Platform
With:
Joël Andrianomearisoa, artist, Madagascar Pavillion 2019
Raphael Chikukwa, curator, Zimbabwe Pavillion 2019
Emmanuel Dayde, curator, Madagascar Pavillion 2019
Martin Kennedy, curator, Seychelles Pavillion 2019
Nkule Mabaso, curator, South African Pavilion 2019
Gonçalo Mabunda, artist, Mozambique Pavillion 2019
Nomusa Makhubu, curator, South African Pavilion 2019
Nana Oforiatta-Ayim, curator, Ghana Pavillion 2019
Rina Ralay-Ranaivo, curator, Madagascar Pavillion 2019
Massimo Scaringella, curator, Ivory Coast Pavillion 2019
Amina Zoubir, artist, Algerian Pavillion 2019
Moderated by Osei Bonsu, independent curator
Image: Jelili Atiku, Mama Say Make I Dey Go, She Dey My Back, performance at the 57th Venice Biennale, Arsenale, Venice, Italy (Friday May 12 2017). Credit: @andrewesiebo