African Artists Using Textiles As A Medium Of Communication

As they draw from personal experiences and cultural memory, these four contemporary African artists are using textiles as a medium of communication.

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Four African Artists Working With Textiles

African artists have used stitching, knotting, braiding, sewing, quilting, and felting to explore themes of family, identity, gender stereotypes, and political narratives over the years. As they draw from personal experiences and cultural memory, these four contemporary African artists are using textiles as a medium of communication.

Nike Davies-Okundaye, The Market Square I, 2025, Batik on cotton, Installation at Al Ain Oasis, UAE, commissioned by Abu Dhabi Art and the Department of Culture and Tourism, Abu Dhabi, 675 x 155 cm. Image courtesy of kó gallery.