Wangechi Mutu
Kenya/USA · Collage, Sculpture, Film
Known For
Futuristic, surreal imagery combining human and animal forms, exploring gender, race, and identity.
Exhibitions
A Fantastic Journey
2013 · Nasher Museum of Art, Durham, USA
A major solo exhibition that featured a wide range of Mutu's work, including collage, drawing, sculpture, and video, exploring themes of identity, gender, and postcolonial history.
Wangechi Mutu: The End of eating Everything
2014 · Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami, USA
Featured Mutu's first animated video work, starring singer Santigold, which delves into themes of consumption, destruction, and renewal.
Nguva na Nyoka
2015 · Victoria Miro Gallery, London, UK
A solo exhibition showcasing new sculptures, collage, and installations, exploring mythological themes and the intersection of human, animal, and environmental identities.
Wangechi Mutu: I Am Speaking, Are You Listening?
2021 · Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, USA
A comprehensive exhibition that presented Mutu's works alongside pieces from the museum's collection, fostering a dialogue on the legacy of colonialism, race, and gender.
Surrealism and Magic: Enchanted Modernity
2022 · Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Venice, Italy
Group exhibition featuring Mutu's work alongside historical and contemporary artists, exploring the themes of magic and the unconscious in Surrealist art.
Wangechi Mutu: Intertwined
2023 · The New Museum, New York, USA
A large-scale solo exhibition highlighting Mutu's interdisciplinary practice, including her iconic collages and recent sculptural works, reflecting on global issues of social justice and the environment.