'A WORLD IN COMMON' TRAVELING TO WERELD MUSEUM ROTTERDAM

'A WORLD IN COMMON' AT WORLD MUSEUM ROTTERDAM

WERELD MUSEUM

March 2, 2024

Rotterdam, Netherlands

A World in Common is an exhibition curated by Tate Modern, London in collaboration with Wereldmuseum Rotterdam. A World in Common explores the dynamic landscape of photography on the African continent today. 22 artists of different generations and from different regions come together. They explore how photography and film allows them to explore the legacy of the past and imagine a shared future full of possibilities.

The exhibition shows how photography offers a contemporary perspective on cultural heritage, spirituality, urbanization and climate change. Regal portraits of kings and queens merge with intimate scenes of family life and stark documentary images of post-industrial ruins.

Family photo albums and stylishly composed studio portraits reflect the shared sense of community and belonging that connects Africa and its global diaspora. While scenes of polluted landscapes address the growing impact of consumption on the climate situation.

The exhibition guides viewers through many landscapes, borders and time zones, showing how photography allows the past and future to coexist in powerful and unexpected ways.

Exhibiting artists are; Kelani Abass; Malala Andrialavidrazana; Atong Atem; Edson Chagas; Kudzanai Chiurai; Hassan Hajjaj; Délio Jasse; Julianknxx; Samson Kambalu; Lebohang Kganye; Debo Amon; Maïmouna Guerresi; Mário Macilau; Sabelo Mlangeni; Fabrice Monteiro; Aida Muluneh; Wura-Natasha Ogunji; Zohra Opoku; George Osodi; Dawit L. Petros; Zina Saro-Wiwa; Khadija Saye.