SHEROES. Comic Art from Africa

The exhibition “SHEROES. Comic Art from Africa” provides insights into Africa’s diverse comic scene. A growing group of young creatives from the African continent will be talking about (pre-colonial) history in their works, drawing on cultural myths and symbols and addressing social and ecological challenges. Their comics enable them to contribute their voices, experiences and demands to global society, addressing the key issues of our time and creating new visions of the future.

SHEROES focuses on female protagonists and female perspectives: superheroines who fight against environmental disasters with local deities; a young woman who masters her everyday urban life; protagonists who defend LGBTQ rights; a storyteller who advocates for the democratic distribution of knowledge. 

Through their works, these comic creators are challenging the status quo in the international art and culture scene, where female perspectives from the Global South are still marginalised.

A cosy reading room, which invites visitors to browse and presents further comics, is also part of the exhibition. The reading room can be visited during opening hours even without an exhibition ticket.

Artist, authors, contributers:
Charity Atukunda, Juni Ba, Farida Bedwei, Koni Benson, Salim Busuru, Nur Cherubi, Beserat Debebe, Reine Dibussi, Elyon’s, Akosua Hanson, Katharina Hantke, Catmouse James, Ilknur Koçer, Ashley E. Marais, Ng’endo Mukii, Prince Twumasi Osei, Amelie Persson, Paulina Stulin, André Trantraal, Nathan Trantraal

1. Venue
   Weltkulturen Museum Schaumainkai 29 60594 Frankfurt
2. Opening hours
   Mon: closed Wed: 11am – 8pm Tue, Thu – Sun: 11 am – 6 pm
   Exhibition dates: 1 November 2025 to 30 August 2026
3. Opening
   Friday, 31 October, 7pm
4. Public Guided Tours
   Public tours are included in the admission price and take place regularly on Wednesdays at 6 pm and Saturdays and Sundays at 3 pm Registration is not required.
5. Admission Fee
   Adults: €7.00, reduced: €3.50   Free admission on the last Saturday of every month (except on Museum Night and during the Museumsuferfest festival). Free admission for children under 18 years of age
6. Curators
   Curatorial management: Julia Friedel
   Project assistance: Vera Grosch, Chido Macharaga 
   Collaboration:  Julia Albrecht, Stephanie Endter, Nadia Greiner, Jan Philipp Kluck, Audrey Peraldi, Heven Team
   Advisory board: Salim Busuru, Nur Cherubi, Joëlle Épee Mandengue