To kick off 2025, we present “Kin Eza Mboka Na Nga” (Kinshasa is My City) by Winnart Nsangu. This mixed-media painting features a charismatic figure whose eyes literally burst through their glasses with love for Kinshasa, while Paris sketches fade into the background. Through vibrant colors and bold symbolism, Nsangu captures the enduring connection to one’s roots. Discover the full story of this exceptional artwork.
In “Le Réveil d’un Géant” (The Awakening of a Giant), Gedeon Ndonda masterfully bridges African traditions with digital futures. This mesmerizing 1-meter square oil painting features a central figure adorned with circuit boards and binary code, surrounded by a cosmic dance of symbolic elements. Drawing comparisons to Hieronymus Bosch’s intricate style, Ndonda creates a powerful vision of Africa’s technological and spiritual awakening, calling for consciousness and self-determination. Discover the full story of this exceptional artwork.
In “Éternité,” Congolese artist Jonathan Malanda weaves an enchanting narrative where elegance meets wilderness. This vibrant 100cm x 110cm acrylic painting juxtaposes a gracefully posed woman with a mysterious zebra, creating an atmosphere where the domestic and the wild converge. Through rich emerald hues and geometric patterns, punctuated by the warm glow of a lantern, Malanda invites us into a world where boundaries blur between the civilized and the untamed. Discover the full story of this exceptional artwork.