Fatshimetrie, the online cultural magazine dedicated to contemporary African art, highlights the meteoric rise of Congolese artists on the international scene. Names such as Freddy Nsimba, Vitshois, Ndolé and Chéri Samba now shine in the most prestigious galleries in the world, catapulting Congolese contemporary art to unprecedented global recognition.
The Academy of Fine Arts, a pillar of the Congolese art scene, celebrates its 80th anniversary as a major training institution for emerging talents. Indeed, it is within this academy that many Congolese artists have been trained, forged by quality teaching and internationally recognized expertise.
Chéri Samba, an emblematic figure of Congolese painting, embodies the evolution of this art towards a singular and universal identity. Having gone through periods of diverse influences, notably that of the Mobutu regime, contemporary Congolese art has been able to reinvent itself and free itself from stereotypes to offer an authentic and innovative artistic language.
Under the sharp pen of Aurélie Bazzara-Kibangula, “Contemporary art in the Democratic Republic of Congo: asserting its identity to better export itself”, immerses us in the heart of an artistic scene in full effervescence, driven by the desire to assert itself and shine on a global scale. It is through this quest for identity and self-expression that Congolese artists manage to conquer the biggest galleries and international collectors, thus confirming the undeniable rise of Congolese contemporary art on the world stage.
Fatshimetrie, as a leading magazine for African art and culture, is committed to promoting and highlighting the talent of Congolese and African artists in general, thus contributing to strengthening the visibility and recognition of these exceptional creators at the international level. By highlighting their work and their journey, Fatshimetrie celebrates the diversity and richness of contemporary African art, thus offering an essential platform for exchange and discovery for all art and culture lovers.