EXHIBITION OPENING

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