EXHIBITION PREVIEW

SHEROES. Comic Art from Africa” provides a glimpse into Africa’s creative comic scene.

The exhibition focuses on female comic protagonists: superheroes battling environmental catastrophes, modern women living their everyday lives, a narrator of precolonial myths, and activists campaigning for LGBTQ+ rights.

The exhibition honours the inspirational sheroes in these illustrated stories as well as their dedicated creators. Their tales give readers the courage to pursue their own dreams and strive for a harmonious world marked by equal rights.

Artists, authors and contributors:
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