Galerie Kitsuné & 193 Gallery are pleased to present “Colors of Thandiwe”, an exhibition by Thandiwe Muriu, a photographer born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya.

Through “Colors of Thandiwe”, Thandiwe aims to reclaim the self-love of the African woman who is often excluded from beauty standards in her own country. She also explores how the individual can lose their identity to culture.In her work Thandiwe showcases Africa’s unique mix of vibrant cultures, textiles and beauty norms. The accessories are inspired by the objects Kenyans interact with in their everyday life, where one object can have multiple uses beyond its original purpose.

About 193 Gallery

It’s based on a consuming passion for art, travel and the discovery of foreign cultures that 193 Gallery was born in 2018. 193 represents the number of countries in the world according to the UN at the time of the gallery’s creation. Through its programming, the gallery offers real experiences in the colours of cultures and countries from all over the world. Refusing clichés, the 193 Gallery’s team crosses borders to meet local art scenes, with the aim not only of highlighting them but also of understanding them in order to better defend them. The curators work on themes and select promising or established artists as well as colourful ones. The opening of temporary spaces with diverse horizons becomes a tool for the gallery and its artists. It is a desire to offer them a real international platform while reaching out to its public. In 2022, Venice see the opening of this first ephemeral space for 6 months, as part of the biennial. Finally, 193 Gallery attaches great importance to the development of daring and immersive scenographies, constantly questioning the spaces but also the contemporary vision of the art gallery exhibition. 193 Gallery’s mission is to help you discover the great diversity of the contemporary art scene. An invitation to discover and travel through South East Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, South America, Europe, Oceania and many others. A vision and research focused on the richness of the art world against standards and preconceived ideas. Welcome to our world tour of contemporary art!

Opening preview
July 7th, 7PM – 9PM
RSVP HERE

Galerie Kitsuné
108 Bond Street
Brooklyn, NY 11217
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