The Yancey Richardson Gallery is presenting 'Sawubona', an exhibition featuring South African artist Zanele Muholi's work across five series created between 2002 and 2013. This exhibition marks both a celebration of Muholi's ongoing dedication to the Black LGBTQIA+ community and the first presentation of their early works outside Africa. For over twenty years, Muholi has explored the complexities of Black queer life in South Africa through portraiture that is both personal and socially reflective, addressing the issues of visibility and civil rights while challenging existing stereotypes.
Zanele Muholi's artistic journey over more than twenty years emphasizes the importance of empowering the Black LGBTQIA+ community in South Africa through collaborative representation.
The exhibition Sawubona is a significant milestone, being the first gallery outside Africa to showcase Muholi’s early works spanning 2002-2013.
Muholi’s work is characterized by intimate and socially incisive portraiture, capturing the complex realities and narratives of Black queer life in South Africa.
As a visual activist, Muholi has been pivotal in challenging stereotypes and advocating for visibility and recognition within the Black LGBTQIA+ community.
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