Restitution: Connecting generations and stories

Exhibition

17.05.2024, 19:00
LIchtraum eins, Heinrichsgasse 2, 1010 Wien

An exhibition in collaboration with the RG10 Gallery by Madge Gill Bukasa
The exhibition “Restitution - Connections between Generations and Histories”! presents contemporary African artists based and working in Vienna. Their work is the focus of our efforts to familiarize the Viennese public with the diversity and talent of the African art scene. The exhibition offers an impressive collection of works on the theme of “restitution”, with traditional and modern artworks equally represented. A highlight of the exhibition is the “Iyagbon” mask, a fascinating symbol from the Edo Pantheon in Nigeria, represented by a replica by renowned Nigerian artist Samson Ogiamien. The exhibition goes beyond the presentation of art and opens up a space for dialog and reflection on the historical and current challenges in dealing with African art from colonial contexts. We invite you to join us in discovering new perspectives and building a bridge between cultures. “Restitution - Connections between Generations and Histories” is not only an exhibition, but also a call for critical reflection and dialog on cultural sensitivity and historical responsibility.

Speech contribution: Dr. Daniel Bitouh
Featured Artists: Samson Ogiamien, Solomon Okpurukhre, Isabelle Cannas, Sean Armani Akwuegbu, Wemimo, Trésor Khonde