Sediments. After Memory: Colonial and Post-Colonial Art in Rome
The exhibition titled 'Sediments. After memory' is being held at Padiglioni 9a and 9b of Mattatoio di Roma until September 4, 2022. Curated by Johanne Affricot and Eric Otieno Sumba for SPAZIO GRIOT, it showcases the works of Afro-descendant artists such as Victor Fotso Nyie, Muna Mussie, Las Nietas de Nonó, and Christian Offman. This event links Cameroon, Eritrea, Italy, Puerto Rico, and Rwanda, delving into enduring memories within Western culture. A performance by Benjamin Kahn is scheduled for July 12 at 9:15 PM. Offman's installation 'Barocco' (2022) examines citizenship, while Fotso Nyie's 'Identità sospese' (2021-22) advocates for the repatriation of stolen African heritage. Affricot emphasizes Italy's cultural shortcomings regarding African emancipation following George Floyd's death. The exhibition receives support from several institutions.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Sediments. After memory' runs until September 4, 2022 at Mattatoio di Roma.
- Curated by Johanne Affricot and Eric Otieno Sumba for SPAZIO GRIOT.
- Features artists: Victor Fotso Nyie, Muna Mussie, Las Nietas de Nonó, Christian Offman.
- Performance 'Sorry, but I Feel Slightly Disidentified…' by Benjamin Kahn on July 12, 2022.
- Christian Offman's 'Barocco' addresses citizenship; Victor Fotso Nyie demands repatriation of African artifacts.
- Las Nietas de Nonó critique consumerism; Muna Mussie focuses on Eritrean diaspora.
- Supported by Azienda Speciale Palaexpo, Gucci, American Academy in Rome, British School at Rome, British Council, Orbita Spellbound, Museo delle civiltà.
- Affricot highlights Italy's cultural lag and need for transitional healing from colonialism.
Entities
Artists
- Victor Fotso Nyie
- Muna Mussie
- Las Nietas de Nonó
- Christian Offman
- Benjamin Kahn
- Cherish Menzo
- Johanne Affricot
- Eric Otieno Sumba
- Mapenzi Nonó
- Mulowayi Nonó
- Celine Angbeletchy
- Zygmunt Bauman
- Édouard Glissant
Institutions
- SPAZIO GRIOT
- Mattatoio di Roma
- Azienda Speciale Palaexpo
- Gucci
- American Academy in Rome
- British School at Rome
- British Council
- Orbita Spellbound
- Museo delle civiltà
- Artribune
- Mattatoio
- GRIOTmag
- Roma Culture
- Patio Taller
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Cameroon
- Eritrea
- Puerto Rico
- Rwanda
- Bologna
- Haiti
- Barrio San Anton