African Artists Reclaiming Domestic Scenes

Wangari Mathenge and Usha Seejarim are reclaiming domestic scenes in their practice. The Barbican will stage Magdalene Odundo’s solo institutional presentation in London.

Sep 24, 2026

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Wangari Mathenge And Usha Seejarim Are Reclaiming Domestic Scenes

Born in 1973 in Nairobi, Kenya, Wangari Mathenge is known for her paintings that celebrate the multiplicity of African identity and culture, examining the creation and dissemination of ideas, objects and social practice.

Wangari Mathenge, *Re-membering XII (The Wednesday Women’s Club)*, 2026, Oil on canvas, 183 x 228.5 cm. Image courtesy of Lévy Gorvy Dayan.

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