Mwili, Akili Na Roho / Body, Mind, and Spirit: Ten Figurative Painters from East Africa

Mwili,Akili Na Roho: Ten Figurative Painters from East Africa showcases the work of ten artists from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, exploring the genealogies of artistic creation in the region and the enduring influence of ideas and institutions. The catalogue is published to coincide with an expanded version of the exhibition at the Nairobi Contemporary Art Institute in 2022.

Format: Hardback
Length: 84 pages
Publication date: 09 March 2023
Publisher: David Zwirner

Mwili, Akili Na Roho: Ten Figurative Painters from East Africa presents the captivating artwork of ten talented artists hailing from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. This remarkable exhibition showcases the diverse talents of Sam Ntiro, Elimo Njau, Asaph Ngethe Macua, Jak Katarikawe, Theresa Musoke, Sane Wadu, Peter Mulindwa, Chelenge van Rampelberg, John Njenga, and Meek Gichugu. Delving into the personal histories, thematic explorations, and formal techniques of this multigenerational group of artists, the exhibition offers a profound opportunity to delve deeper into the genealogies of artistic creation in the region. It also considers the enduring influence of certain ideas and institutions on the creation, dissemination, and reception of art in and from East Africa.

Published in conjunction with an expanded version of Mwili, Akili Na Roho at the Nairobi Contemporary Art Institute in 2022, this catalogue follows previous iterations at Haus Der Kunst in Munich (2020) and the Royal Academy of Arts in London (2021). The exhibition aims to celebrate the rich artistic heritage of East Africa and provide a platform for these talented artists to showcase their exceptional talents to a global audience.

Weight: 412g
Dimension: 184 x 253 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781644231074