reimagining the future
Goya lived through dangerous and violent times. Centuries later, artists still use his work to reflect on what is happening in the world. Athi-Patra Ruga uses myths to explore the past and future of South Africa. Michael Armitage paints dream-like scenes to portray Kenya today. Grace Nyangahare uses art to foster healing and community in Zimbabwe.
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Yinka Shonibare, CBE, RA, Girl on Globe 2, 2011
Michael Armitage, The Fourth Estate, 2017
Francisco de Goya, Ridiculous Folly, ca. 1816–19
Athi-Patra Ruga, Act One: Scene 2... Nomalizo at Intonjane From The Lunar Songbook, 2021
Grace Nyahangare, Tabvegehena, 2023
Francisco de Goya, A Queen of the Circus, ca. 1820
William Kentridge, Video Still from Notes Towards a Model Opera, 2015
Francisco de Goya, The Burial of the Sardine, ca. 1812-19
Athi-Patra Ruga, iiNyanga Zonklaya, 2021
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