An Exhibition You Won’t Want to Miss: “Through an African Lens: Sub-Saharan Photography” June 6, 2020
Baudouin Mouanda, Untitled from the series Sapeurs de Bacongo, 2008, inkjet print, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, museum purchase funded by Bryn Larsen. © 2008 Baudouin Mouanda
Ima Mfon, Untitled 03 from the series Nigerian Identity, 2015, gelatin silver print, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, museum purchase funded by Photo Forum 2017. © 2015, Ima Mfon
Sanlé Sory, Yamaha de nuit, 1972, gelatin silver print, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Museum purchase funded by Joan Morgenstern in memory of Bruce Daniel. © Sanlé Sory, courtesy of Yossi Milo Gallery
Take a virtual trip to locations from Benin, Cameroon, and Côte d’Ivoire to Mali, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, and beyond—all in the galleries of Through an African Lens: Sub-Saharan Photography from the Museum’s Collection.
Showcasing the work of artists linked by geography and contemporary photography, this exhibition explores themes of personal identity, cultural traditions, modern aspirations, and social and political issues. Through an African Lens offers a vibrant glimpse of the breadth of photography created in sub-Saharan Africa. Get your general admission tickets in advance, and plan your visit online!
