Athi-Patra Ruga Presents Solo Show at Fred (London)
Gallery artist Athi-Patra Ruga currently has a solo show on at Fred (London) titled The Works. The exhibition runs from 19 February - 21 March 2010 and also marks the launch of an upcoming exhibition program at Fred that focuses on African Contemporary. See below an excerpt from the introduction:
‘Over the past year we have been looking at work by African and African-American artists and artists of African descent based in Europe. We have looked at the particular socio-political issues facing such artists, including those of race, gender and sexuality in post-colonial cultures and western immigrant sub-cultures. Having recently visited studios, curators, writers, and galleries in a number of African countries, it is our belief that some of the most interesting work being made today is emerging from such places. The artists in question are exploring notions of identity, nationhood, ethnicity, sexuality, religion and belonging within an artistic framework of race-based dynamics and differences. Many of these artists have not yet had the opportunity to exhibit in the UK.’
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