Beyond the Black Atlantic exhibition at Kunstverein Hannover extends run, challenging singular diaspora concepts

Kunstverein Hannover has prolonged the display of 'Beyond the Black Atlantic,' which commenced on February 15 and was originally scheduled to conclude on June 1. This exhibition showcases the works of artists such as Sandra Mujinga, Paulo Nazareth, Tschabalala Self, and Kemang Wa Lehulere, engaging with Paul Gilroy's 1995 publication 'The Black Atlantic: Modernity and Double Consciousness.' It offers a nuanced perspective on black identities, extending to diasporas outside the Atlantic. Notably, Wa Lehulere's 'Matric 2015' (2018) addresses issues of education access, while Mujinga's 'Camouflage Waves 1–3' (2018) and 'Re-Imagining Things IV' (2020) delve into identity. Self provides commentary on media portrayals, and Nazareth contributes works like 'Anthropology of the Black II' (2014) and 'Bandera Rotas' (2014/2020), reflecting ongoing social tensions and the enduring reality of racism.