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We are enough
April Bey, Joana Choumali, Willow Evann, Zanele Muholi, Thandiwe Muriu, Ken Nwadiobgu, Abe Ogunlende, Cédric Tchinan, Modou Dieng Yacine, curated by Roger Niyigena Karera, Paris, 11 Mar - 28 May 2023

We are enough: April Bey, Joana Choumali, Willow Evann, Zanele Muholi, Thandiwe Muriu, Ken Nwadiobgu, Abe Ogunlende, Cédric Tchinan, Modou Dieng Yacine, curated by Roger Niyigena Karera

Past exhibition
Thandiwe Muriu, Camo 2.0 4452, 2018

Thandiwe Muriu Kenya, b. 1990

Camo 2.0 4452, 2018
Photography - Fine Art BARYTA 325g from HAHNEMUHLE
90 x 60 cm
35 3/8 x 23 5/8 in
Edition of 7 plus 2 artist's proofs
With an almost childlike distortion of its shimmering plaits, the dynamic perspective within Camo 2.0 4452 pulls the viewer upwards along the length of the subject’s dark coils. This visual...
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With an almost childlike distortion of its shimmering plaits, the dynamic perspective within Camo 2.0 4452 pulls the viewer upwards along the length of the subject’s dark coils. This visual reminds Thandiwe of her desire for long, and longer, and longer braids as a little girl. Caught in motion, the glistening plaits extend to such extraordinary lengths that they could easily be mistaken for jump ropes instead of mere braids. Beckoning you to explore the realm of dreams and endless possibilities, this is a bold and audacious homage to the imaginary elongated braids that Thandiwe always wanted to have as a girl (but never did!). This piece serves as a testament to the limitless possibilities of creativity. It invites us to appreciate and to be inspired by the remarkable ability of art to capture our imagination.
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https://www.bbc.com/afrique/region-57683067
https://www.francetvinfo.fr/monde/afrique/kenya/la-193-gallery-expose-a-paris-la-photographe-kenyane-thandiwe-muriu_4705037.html
https://thandiwemuriu.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Thandiwe-Muriu-Apple-Event-2021-ipad-mini.pdf
https://elpais.com/elpais/2022/05/25/album/1653484008_574501.html#foto_gal_3
https://www.glamour.co.za/lifestyle/glamour-guides/glamour-womens-month-series-q-and-a-with-kenyan-photographer-thandiwe-muriu-b1062f20-6214-49a5-a26b-c399075baf79
https://creativecloud.adobe.com/discover/article/thandiwe-muriu-captures-african-beauty-in-all-its-forms?locale=en
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