Surrealism in the African Great Lakes is a bold celebration of contemporary artistic expression from this vibrant African region. This exhibition brings together diverse perspectives and mediums from several artists, creating an immersive experience that transcends the boundaries of thought and emotion.

At the heart of the exhibition is the creative spirit embodied by the works of Nyambo Masa Mara, MDD, Ibisazi Designers Nyabyo (IDN), Isaac Irumva, Ngimbi (Luve) Bakambana, King Dusabe, Alice Kayibanda, and Brave Tangz. Each artist offers a distinctive contribution shaped by varied life experiences and deep reflection, weaving a rich tapestry of cultural and artistic diversity from the African Great Lakes.

The journey begins with the chromatic reflections of Nyambo Masa Mara and MDD, where every detail in their work serves as a clue in a mental labyrinth, inviting viewers to explore the complex intricacies of pan-African existence. Their creations represent a vibrant revival of Africa’s finest, a global identity that borrows and visually transforms with each iteration, guided by the versatile experiences of these artists.

Next, the suspended moments in the dense night by IDN and Isaac Irumva, alongside the vibrant colors of Ngimbi (Luve) Bakambana and King Dusabe, take us on a sensory encounter between silence and noise. These artists probe social complexities, capturing ineffable emotions through a color palette that transcends linguistic boundaries.

Alice Kayibanda, through her Contemplation series, offers us snapshots suspended in a transcendent spiritual space. Playing with shadow and light, she reveals the immateriality of the soul through intimate compositions, inviting visitors to meditate on the beauty of existence.

Finally, Brave Tangz materializes perceptual distortions linked to psychic questioning within an uncertain daily life. Marked by vivid colors, his works explore the boundary between “normality” and “madness,” capturing obsessive behaviors that fuel his creativity.

This exhibition embodies a vibrant dialogue on the cultural and artistic wealth of the Great Lakes region, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in an artistic experience that transcends geographical and cultural borders. Explore, feel, and let yourself be carried away by this surreal artistic adventure, where every piece tells a unique story, forming a living canvas of contemporary creativity in the African Great Lakes.