Wangechi Mutu
Wangechi Mutu (Kenya, 1972) is a celebrated multidisciplinary artist whose work explores themes of identity, gender, and colonial history. Known for her intricate collages, sculptures, and performances, Mutu often fuses surreal and Afrofuturistic elements to challenge stereotypes. Her art reimagines African narratives, blending cultural symbolism with bold, thought-provoking imagery.

What is Surrealism?
Surrealism began in the 1920s as an art and literary movement with the goal of revealing the unconscious mind and unleashing the imagination by exploring unusual and dream-like imagery. Influenced by Sigmund Freud’s theories of psychoanalysis, Surrealist artists and writers sought to bring the unconscious into rational life, blurring the lines between reality and dreams. The movement aimed to challenge conventional perceptions and express the irrational aspects of the human experience.