In “Intérêt Commun,” Claude Bosana transforms an unlikely scene – a tiger and bonobo sharing a cigarette – into a powerful metaphor for political unity. Through vibrant colors and playful details, the Kinshasa-based artist delivers a compelling message about setting aside differences for the common good. Click the link and explore the full story behind this thought-provoking artwork.
Through TKM’s extraordinary paintings, we pay homage to Patrice Lumumba, 64 years after his assassination. Here was a man whose words proved so dangerous that his enemies not only killed him, but tried to erase every trace of his existence – dissolving his body in acid and mysteriously “losing” nearly all recordings of his powerful speeches. Malcolm X called him “the greatest black man who ever walked the African continent,” yet his story remains surprisingly undertold. Following TKM’s visual testament, we uncover the journey of an African hero who dared to speak truth to power, who fought with words rather than weapons, and whose vision of true independence was so threatening that even six decades later, we’re still discovering how thoroughly his voice was suppressed. This is not just a retelling of history, but a tribute to a man whose dream of African dignity and real freedom remains as vital today as it was in 1961.
A powerful call for unity through art, Billy Gibula’s “Non au Tribalisme” confronts tribal division with striking symbolism. Through vibrant patterns, a traditional mask-like figure, and meaningful details like a purple parrot perched on wisdom’s shoulder, the co-founder of Kitokongo weaves a visual message of shared humanity and love that transcends ethnic boundaries. Click the link and explore the full story behind this compelling artwork.