Taking its name from a 1970’s feminist anthem, I Am… Contemporary Women Artists of Africa (20 June 2019–15 March 2020) draws upon a selection of artworks by women artists from the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art’s permanent collection to reveal a more contemporary feminism that recognises the contributions of women to the most pressing issues of their times.
With experimental and sophisticated use of diverse media, the 28 featured artists offer insightful and visually stunning approaches to matters of community, faith, the environment, politics, colonial encounters, racism, identity, and more.
Image: Njideka Akunyili Crosby, Wedding Souvenirs, 2016
Acrylic, colour pencil, collage and commemorative fabric on paper
155.4 x 132.1 cm
61 1/8 x 52 1/8 in
61 1/8 x 52 1/8 in
© Njideka Akunyili Crosby
June 18 2019
