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From January 31 to July 14, 2024, the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) presents “Wangechi Mutu: Intertwined”
Source: New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) · Image: Wangechi Mutu, “Lizard Love”, 2006. Mixed media, ink, spray paint, and collage on Mylar. 25 × 21 1/2 in (63.5 × 54.6 cm) 28 1/4 × 24 1/4 in (71.8 × 61.6 cm) framed. Courtesy the artist, Gladstone Gallery, and Victoria Miro Gallery.
The New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) presents a major solo exhibition of work by Wangechi Mutu, bringing together nearly one hundred sculptures, paintings, collages, drawings, and films to present the breadth of the Kenyan–American artist’s multidisciplinary practice from the mid-1990s to today. On view January 31–July 14, 2024, Wangechi Mutu: Intertwined traces connections between recent developments in Mutu’s sculptures and her decades-long exploration of the legacies of colonialism, globalization, and African and diasporic cultural traditions. The exhibition travels to NOMA from the New Museum, New York.
NOMA’s presentation of the exhibition is unique in connecting Mutu’s work inside the museum’s galleries with two sculptures by the artist permanently sited in NOMA’s Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden: The Seated III, 2019, one of four sculptures originally created by Mutu for niches on the facade of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Crocodylus, 2020, an otherworldly femme-reptilian hybrid figure that signals Black feminine power and sovereignty.
“The New Orleans Museum of Art has championed Mutu’s work and we are particularly excited to bring together Wangechi Mutu: Intertwined with the holdings in our collection—literally and metaphorically offering new perspectives on the evolution of her practice and her work today,” said Susan Taylor, The Montine McDaniel Freeman Director of NOMA. “At NOMA, visitors will experience her pieces in this dynamic context as well as in dialogue with our exceptional permanent collection. We look forward to giving our visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in Mutu’s oeuvre.”
“Wangechi Mutu’s work is stunningly prescient, offering insightful contemplations of the past, present, and future of a society dominated by globalization, colonialism, and interconnectedness,” said Lisa Rotondo-McCord, Deputy Director for Curatorial Affairs at NOMA. “Mutu is one of the most celebrated artists of her generation and this exhibition at NOMA offers multiple vantage points to explore Mutu’s complex body of work.”
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Mon Dieu Projects is thrilled to announce friend of the gallery Dustin Ha’s debut photography exhibition: “REMEMBER WHY YOU’RE HERE.” This challenging collection of 26 large format photographs will be unveiled on Saturday, February 10th, at the Helen J Gallery, located at 929 Cole Ave in Los Angeles. The reception is scheduled from 5 to 9 pm.
In this daring collection, Dustin Ha challenges conventional norms by folding, framing, and installing each piece at unique angles. The result is a presentation that defies predictability and embraces nonfungible rarity, offering attendees a true 1 of 1 experience that transcends the boundaries of fine art photography.
“REMEMBER WHY YOU’RE HERE” is not a mere assortment of commercially driven prints suitable for hotel lobbies or luxurious homes. Ha beckons viewers to delve beneath the surface and discover themselves in an exquisitely imperfect world. These works unapologetically explore contradiction and darkness that coexist beneath the facade of beauty and light.
Each fold within the photographs serves as a metaphor for life’s intricate tapestry, showcasing both highs and lows. Reflecting the disorderly nature of life itself, the folds mirror the unpredictability of each viewer’s personal journey. For Ha, these folds symbolize his distorted vision during a profound panic attack, yet the interplay of light and shadows within them celebrates resilience and finds beauty in imperfection. Every viewer is invited to contemplate the profound parallels between the creases in the photographs and the nuanced fabric of their own lives.
Dustin Ha, an LA-born Korean-American raised in El Salvador, embodies three fragmented identities, always feeling like the outsider. However, it is through his camera that he discovers purpose, melting away the Sisyphean anxiety that has haunted him. Ha confronts his demons through a meticulous photography practice that celebrates the misfit in all of us, utilizing juxtaposition and unusual formats to tell a unique story.
Join us for this one-day-only event, as “REMEMBER WHY YOU’RE HERE” unfolds at the Helen J Gallery on February 10th from 5 to 9 pm. Experience a visual journey that transcends the ordinary, challenges perspectives, and invites you to remember why you’re here.
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