The Richard Saltoun Gallery, in association with The Africa Centre, is pleased to present a solo-selling exhibition of paintings and works on paper by Mozambican poet, activist, and visual artist, Malangatana Ngwenya (1936-2011) at The Africa Centre, London.

The presentation spans significant political works from the 1970s to the early 2000s, and centres around themes of cultural identity, the Mozambican anti-colonial struggle, and the subsequent civil war. With art and activism closely intertwined, the works echo tensions between local and global influences, as described by the artist: “My country is always the point of departure for whatever tentative universality. I am not contained within a limited territory with a borderline nor am I narrow-minded. I am part of the world, but in a concrete space: Mozambique.”

A pioneering African modernist and national icon, his oeuvre stands as a powerful testament to Mozambican independence, capturing the evolution of the nation’s struggle with a unique and fearless artistic voice.

Part of the world celebrates the year-long Malangatana Heritage Programme launched by The Africa Centre last year, exploring the artist’s life and works through events and activities to consider his broader socio-political impact, learn from the relevance of his experiences, and be inspired by the transformative power of creativity.

**THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES. WE APOLOGISE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED.

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