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Challenging the Status Quo
An Insider’s Look Into Mohau Modisakeng’s World and All Its Intricacies
Making waves in the international art world is contemporary artist Mohau Modisakeng. Through different channels, including photography, installations, video, and performance, Modisakeng explores the depth of the impact of a post-colonial Africa and how the violent past of South Africa presents itself in today’s society, using symbolism and the black body as a tool to express his messages. Modisakeng aims to restore the collective memory of Africa, specifically South Africa, while challenging us to own our truths, reevaluate our roles in this civilization, and question the narratives imposed by colonialism.
An award-winning artist, Modisakeng has showcased his art in many different countries, from South Africa to the United States, as he continues to expand its reach. His work transcends multiple realities and has the ability to create a connection between different communities around the world by paralleling experiences of displacement, segregation, and oppression that are familiar to so many people across the globe.
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