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Ozangé Exhibition: The Biennial of African Photography at Centro Cultural La Malagueta

A pioneering contemporary art showcase highlighting thirty-three artists and diverse cultural perspectives.

Experience the first biennial of African photography in Spain at Centro Cultural La Malagueta. This landmark exhibition features thirty-three artists from seventeen countries exploring profound themes of identity, environmentalism, feminism, and colonialism. Through diverse photographic styles and visual activism, the display offers a powerful reclamation of modern African narratives.

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Exhibition summary

Ozangé is the first biennial of African photography in Spain, acting as a bridge for artistic creation and identity representation by African artists. The exhibition features work from 33 artists from 17 countries, covering themes such as environmentalism, identity, the effects of colonialism, and feminism.

Curatorial context

Ozangé, the first Biennial of African Photography in Spain, represents a critical intersection between artistic expression and self-defined identity. By moving away from historical Western perceptions of the continent, the exhibition allows African photographers to recount their own stories and redefine contemporary African identity. The biennial features a diverse range of practices, from classical photography to ethnographic linguistic expressions and visual activism, presenting a multifaceted look at the continent's artistic evolution. A significant focus of the exhibition is to highlight the work of female photographers, aiming to rectify the historical invisibility of women in art history by ensuring their contributions are centered alongside their male counterparts. The display at the Centro Cultural La Malagueta is divided into six distinct sections, exploring complex challenges including afrofuturism, migration, and the legacies of colonialism. The project serves as a vibrant, live exploration of modern African narratives through the medium of photography.

Admission and ticket notes

The exhibition is open to the public from Tuesday to Sunday, with operating hours from 10:00 to 14:00 and 15:00 to 19:00. No specific advance booking is mentioned on the page, but visitors are encouraged to visit during these scheduled hours at Puerta 9 of the Centro Cultural La Malagueta.

Ozangé, the 1st Biennial of African Photography in Spain key exhibition facts

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Venue
Centro Cultural La Malagueta
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Nov 3, 2022 – Jan 29, 2023
Artist line / attribution
The biennial is artistically directed by the renowned Gabonese-born artist Owanto and features the work of 33 African and diaspora artists.
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