African women in art: exhibition in Bad Homburg enthusiastic!

African women in art: exhibition in Bad Homburg enthusiastic!

Art and history merge in the upcoming exhibition "Bad Homburg International", which combines works by the talented artists Tuli Mekondjo from Namibia and Gladys Kalichini from Zambia. [bad-homburg.de] (https://www.bad-homburg.de/de/erleben/ausle/veranstaltungskalende/ exhibition-gladys-kalichini-mekondjo~emn8x0zw8xn) reports that the exhibition invites you to think about the role of archives and memories of political and historical events. The vernissage takes place on Friday, July 25th, at 7:00 p.m., and from then on the works can be seen regularly by August 14th.

What does the exhibition make special? The two artists question what memories preserved and which are overlooked. Her work focuses on the often over -passed role of women in the political history of their countries. While Tuli Mekondjo processes the legacy of her childhood in refugee camps through her art, Gladys Kalichini analyzes the forgotten stories of women who played a key role in the sambian independence movement.

The art of Tuli Mekondjo

Tuli Mekondjo uses historical postcards from the German colonial era in Namibia to bring their personal and cultural narratives to cotton substances. Your works are supplemented with embroidery and natural materials, an exciting connection between tradition and modernity. Your approach is particularly urgent because it has created a work in the Bundestag exhibition "We - 19 Fundamental Rights. 19 Artistic Positions. A discussion space" for Article 1 of the Basic Law, which addresses human dignity. [freiten] (https://www.fr.de/kultur/kunst/die-namibische-kuenstlerin-tuli-mekondjo-Ueber-ihr-werk-werk--rueckfuehr-toter-aus-deutschland-namibia-93742947.html) emphasizes that Mekondjo between Germany and Namibia critically illuminated and the painful return of the remains of their ancestors addressed. Their understanding of art as a dialogue has the potential to beat bridges between different cultures.

"Kwariri Nyoko Kevako: Echoes of the Matriarch" - so the title of her important work of art, which is not only intended as a homage to the often ignored Namibian women, but also as a request to society to actively deal with the colonial past. Birds are used as symbols of the souls of the deceased and portraits of women who are often overlooked in the historical story.

The focus on women in art

The exhibition also addresses the challenges that women in art are in general, a point that [artbooksheidelberg.de] (https://www.artbooksheidelberg.de/dierolle-der-frauen-in-kunstichte-ein-dems-des-don-frauen-zur-kunst- and-- Hersten------------------------s----------- For centuries, women have made significant contributions to art, but often stood in the shadow of their male colleagues. The patriarchal structures and social norms have not only hindered the work of artists, but also their recognition. Despite all the hurdles, artists such as Frida Kahlo and Georgia O’Keeffe left important traces in art history.

The works of Mekondjo and Kalichini make it clear what strength is in the voices of women and how important it is to make these perspectives visible. The exhibition in Bad Homburg is not only a platform for art, but also a space for critical reflection on social inequalities and the achievements of women in history.

The exhibition is open from Thursday to Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. This makes it a real highlight of the cultural scene that should not be missed.