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From Bolobo to Kōkyo: An Homage to Alfred Liyolo
Walk through Kinshasa today, and you’ll encounter Alfred Liyolo’s legacy in two forms: bronze sculptures gracing public squares and his smiling face on Tembo beer advertisements throughout the city. That a beloved Congolese beer brand chose an artist to represent their product speaks volumes about how Liyolo captured the nation’s heart. The journey from Bolobo,… Read more
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“Rites de Passage”: The Art of Tradition by Phinet Kisimba
“In ‘Rites de Passage,’ Phinet Kisimba masterfully bridges ancient traditions with contemporary art. Through a contemplative figure draped in white and the symbolic presence of a Mwanza mask, he explores the sacred feminine rites of passage in Katangese culture. The vibrant red background and traditional symbolism create a powerful dialogue between past and present, inviting… Read more
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The Untold Story of Antoinette Lubaki: Congo’s Avant-Gardist Female Artist
Ever heard of Antoinette Lubaki? The first female Congolese painter in history and a revolutionary force in 1920s African art? While her name has faded from mainstream art history, her story pulses with drama, innovation, and defiance. A chief’s daughter whose extraordinary murals in a remote Congolese village caught the eye of a Belgian administrator,… Read more
