There is an expression that says you can make something out of nothing, and the artists in the exhibition On the Wire have understood this well. Lianza & Théo Mwamba are the artists to watch.
The place of African art in the art world
African art occupies a growing and recognised place in the contemporary art world. Long marginalised or viewed through an exotic, ethnographic lens, it is now asserting itself as an essential creative force, supported by artists, galleries and institutions that are highlighting its diversity and richness.
Today, African art is no longer confined to the traditional arts (sculpture, masks, crafts), but expresses itself through painting, photography, performance and installation. Artists such as El Anatsui, Chéri Samba and Zanele Muholi are gaining international recognition, and African art biennials such as the Dakar Biennale are playing a key role in raising the profile of their work.
Museums such as the Zeitz MOCAA in Cape Town and the Musée des Civilisations Noires in Dakar showcase the diversity of African artistic expression.
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Lianza and Théo Mwamba artists from the DRC conquer the world
The exhibition brings together two young Congolese painters who approach human fragility from two very different angles:
Lianza is a Congolese artist living in Montreal, whose work is characterised by a painting of fragility and mystery, using rice sacks as a support to express the ephemerality and fragmentation of our lives. His works evoke intimate atmospheres, exploring psychic frailties and the ties that bind us together.
Théo Mwamba is another Kinshasa-based artist whose recent works focus on the struggle for economic survival in Kinshasa, illustrating the night-time work of small traders. Offers an insight into the struggle for economic survival in Kinshasa, illustrated by the night-time work of small traders.
African art is gradually making its mark on the world stage, driven by a new generation of artists and curators who are defending an uncomplicated and innovative approach. Not only is it helping to enrich the global artistic discourse, it is also redefining the cultural and historical dynamics between Africa and the rest of the world.
The ‘Sur un fil’ exhibition runs from 14 March to 26 April 2025 at the Galerie Angalia, located at 10-12 rue des Coutures Saint-Gervais, 75003 Paris. The gallery is open from Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 7pm.
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