Anele Pama: Double Paris Program at AKAA Fair and Loo & Lou Gallery in October 2026
Anele Pama, a painter from South Africa, is set to participate for the second year in a row at the AKAA — Also Known As Africa art fair in Paris, which will take place from 23 to 25 October 2026 at Carreau du Temple, Paris 3. He will be showcasing his work at stand A6 with Loo & Lou Gallery. In addition, the gallery will present a solo exhibition featuring Pama’s art at 20, rue Notre-Dame de Nazareth, Paris 3, running from 10 October to 12 November 2026, with an opening reception scheduled for 13 October 2026 from 6pm to 9pm. Pama, hailing from Gugulethu Kanana township, captures themes of survival and unity through oil and acrylic, often inspired by candlelight to evoke childhood memories.
Key facts
- Anele Pama shows at AKAA — Also Known As Africa from 23 to 25 October 2026 at the Carreau du Temple, Paris 3, stand A6
- Loo & Lou Gallery presents a solo exhibition of Pama's work from 10 October to 12 November 2026 at 20, rue Notre-Dame de Nazareth, Paris 3
- The gallery vernissage takes place on Tuesday 13 October 2026 from 18h to 21h
- Pama was born in the Gugulethu Kanana township in South Africa
- He paints in oil and acrylic, primarily in small formats
- His themes include survival, unity and hope inspired by South African township life
- Light is central to his practice; he sometimes paints by candlelight to evoke his childhood
- Pama first exhibited at AKAA last year with success
Entities
Artists
- Anele Pama
Institutions
- AKAA — Also Known As Africa
- Loo & Lou Gallery
- Artistikrezo
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Gugulethu Kanana
- South Africa
- Carreau du Temple
- Marais