Vibrant Visions Series

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of our MASK Awards and to showcase the diverse talents and compelling narratives of Africa's emerging artistic voices, we proudly present a series of 10 themed exhibitions titled Vibrant Visions: Unveiling Africa's Rising Artistic Stars.

Building on the success of our previous exhibitions at Turner Contemporary and Saatchi Gallery in the UK from 2013 to 2019, we have carefully curated selections from over 16,500 artworks submitted by artists across 16 African countries over the past decade.

Forthcoming exhibitions in the series: 

Animating Art: Celebrating Creative Motion. From traditional hand-drawn animations to cutting-edge digital techniques, this exhibition showcases the ingenuity and dynamism of African and UK animators. Experience the magic of motion and creativity come to life.

Wild & Still: A Harmony of Nature's Beauty. This show juxtaposes beauty of wildlife with serene tranquility of still life. It delves into the intricacies of nature through vivid depictions of animals in their natural habitats, alongside arrangements of fruits, flowers, and everyday objects frozen in time. Experience the balance between movement and serenity.

Designscape: Exploring the Graphic Universe. This exhibition delves into the dynamic world of graphic design with its bold colors, striking typography, and innovative compositions. From corporate branding to social campaigns, designers  fuse art and technology and shape our digital and physical environments.

Drawings & Collages: Explosions of Creativity. From intricate sketches to vibrant collages, this retrospective explores the interplay of lines, shapes, and textures that bring creativity to life. 

Kenya Art Kaleidoscope: Celebrating the Top Twenty Emerging Artists. This show spotlights the top twenty emerging contemporary artists, exploring a diverse array of styles, themes, and perspectives, each offering a glimpse into the vibrant cultural landscape of Kenya.

Vivid Visions: Unveiling Emerging Women Artists in Africa

This retrospective spotlights the dynamic artistry of 12 young artists from Kenya. Through diverse visuals, it unveils their unique perspectives, stories and creative journeys.

Resonant Voices: Activist Art in Kenya

Featuring the diverse perspectives and impassioned voices of 19 artists in Kenya, this exhibition seeks to ignite conversations, challenge perceptions, and ultimately drive positive societal transformation.

Faces of Africa: Celebrating Diversity in Portraiture

Bringing together 32 emerging artists from Kenya, Congo, and South Africa, this expansive showcase of over 50 works celebrates the diversity of African portraiture. It features a wide range of techniques and styles, capturing soulful expressions and powerful narratives that reflect African identity and the human experience.

Digital Horizons: Where Imagination Meets Innovation

This exhibition showcases this dynamic realm of digital art, featuring 19 young talents from Kenya, Congo, and South Africa. Through their works, viewers are offered a glimpse into the boundless possibilities of digital art and how it is shaping the future of artistic expression. 

Lens & Light: Capturing Moments, Revealing Stories

This photography exhibition celebrates the art of visual storytelling. Through the lens of our talented photographers, it unveils a kaleidoscope of moments frozen in time, each revealing a unique narrative waiting to be discovered. 

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