Patchogue Arts Council MoCA L.I. presents A Tapestry of Contemporary African Art on view from January 13 through March 17 at the Museum of Contemporary Art Long Island, 20 Terry Street, Patchogue. In collaboration with Montague Contemporary, curators Laura Day Webb and John Cino have chosen works from contemporary African artists living and working throughout the continent, Europe, and the US, showcasing mediums from textile and oil on canvas, to mixed media, photography, and woodcut prints. Artists: Angèle Etoundi Essamba, Victor Ekpuk, Osborne Macharia, Prudence Chimutuwah, Thameur Mejri, Wole Lagunju, Elias Mung’ora, Leo Mativo, Marc Standing, Mongezi Ncaphayi

The Contemporary African art market has seen increased upward global trajectory across the past decade with no signs of waning. New museums and galleries are opening across the continent and enhanced global recognition via dedicated exhibitions and fairs continue to bolster this exciting market. The rich array of mediums artists are exploring, as well as their examination of themes ranging from political to uniquely personal, make for a rapidly evolving landscape that challenges stereotypes of the continent and its peoples, while celebrating its rich cultural heritage and capturing new audiences.

A Tapestry of Contemporary African Art celebrates the contributions of Contemporary African artists both emerging and established from across the continent, including Zimbabwe, Cameroon, Nigeria, Kenya, and Tunisia. It aims to introduce new audiences to the artists, by showcasing a broad array of themes that underscore their unique voices and styles, while underscoring their collective resonance.

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