Works of contemporary art from the African continent

Using funds from the city’s acquisition budget, the Weltkulturen Museum purchased works created for the exhibition “SHEROES. Comic Art from Africa” by Akosua Hanson, Catmouse James (Dinah Rajemison), Charity Atukunda, and Reine Dibussi for its Africa Collection during the artists’ residency in March/April 2025.  

The works encompass a wide range of techniques and materials, including, for example: acrylic paintings, watercolors, collages, mixed-media works, and ink drawings. The works reflect the artists’ critical engagement with the Weltkulturen Museum’s historical collection and focus on feminist themes.

Acquisition of Original Comic Artwork

In addition, an original drawing from the comic Crossroads: I Live Where I Like, Chapter 6, titled “A Sit-in At The Council Office” (2015) by Ashley E. Marais was acquired.

All works and comics will be on display in the exhibition “SHEROES. Comic Art from Africa” at the Weltkulturenmuseum – Aktuell from November 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026. 

Comic Collection Library

In the run-up to the exhibition, an extensive collection of contemporary comics from the African continent, as well as relevant literature dealing with comics and images of heroines, was also acquired for the Weltkulturen Library.

The comics will be freely accessible in the Weltkulturen Museum library beyond the exhibition period. Weltkulturen Museum - Library