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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

  • The untold story of antoinette lubaki

    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

  • Ancestral Power: Patrick Kusakana’s “Queen Mambueni”

    In “Queen Mambueni,” master artist Patrick Kusakana weaves a powerful narrative of ancestral wisdom through striking black and white symbolism. Inspired by his grandmother, a traditional healer, this remarkable piece features a majestic female figure adorned with ivory tusks, surrounded by sacred animals and geometric patterns that speak to Mukongo traditions. Through this rare and… Read more

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