Bode is pleased to announce Now, they were all exposed, a solo exhibition by Cinthia Sifa Mulanga. In her latest work, Cinthia Sifa Mulanga explores the complexity of Black women’s identity. Female figures appearing and reappearing on her canvases express individuality, transformation and a constant negotiation between the figure of average size and a giant. The women shift, stretch, and expand in size and in expression, yet often appear cramped or constrained by their surroundings, pushing against the limits of space and self. This tension reflects the lived experience of Black women. The giant’s outgrowth and constant transformation contrasts the averagely sized figures, who seem more content with where they are and how they fit the space they’re occupying. Where previous works explored notions of beauty and self-expression in controlled, intimate settings, Cinthia Sifa Mulanga’s latest series moves outwards into public spaces. The show will run from August 6-31, 2025.
Opening reception:
Wednesday, August 6, 4-6pm
Karl-Marx-Allee 82, 10243 Berlin
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