First monograph on Moridja Kitenge Banza explores his subversive practice

A monograph focusing on Moridja Kitenge Banza (b. 1980), a Canadian artist of Congolese descent, has been released. Available in both French and English, this publication explores his diverse artistic endeavors, which include painting, photography, video, drawing, and installation. Kitenge Banza’s creations merge fiction with reality, questioning power narratives and highlighting overlooked histories. Contributions from curators, historians, and theorists delve into topics like geopolitics, culture, religion, and iconography relevant to his experiences. The book features more than 100 pieces of art and discusses issues such as resource extraction in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Quebec, alongside a reevaluation of historical narratives.