Demif Gallery

Opening night “Fusion” in Kinshasa. Fusion is a collective multidisciplinary
exhibition that explores the boundaries of arts within the universe of Rachel
Malaika. Drawing from the photographic artistry of Congolese artist Malai-
ka, painters and Mafolo on an interdisciplinary
collaboration and fusion driven by a purely creative perspective. Fusion was presented for the first time in Strasbourg last year. For the Kinshasa stage, we invited two distinguished guests: - Master who mentored the project, but also .official winner of the prestigious “Prix d’Achat 2023 of Fonds de Dotation Shoen( Paris). The exhibition is on till the 07th of April at .

After captivating the audience in Strasbourg 🇫🇷 and before being showcased across the four provinces of the UK 🇬🇧 , the exhibition « Fusion » is set to arrive in Kinshasa 🇨🇩 !
For this upcoming leg of the tour, it will feature two special guests: Maitre , the principal supporter of the project, and the artist .official, winner of the 2023 French Award « Prix d’achat du fonds de donation SHOEN ».
In « Fusion », painters and revisit their creative practices and blend their discipline with the photographic world of the Congolese

Congratulations to for her new exhibition at in France. The exhibition is part of the event “Citoyen d’ici et d’ailleurs: Congo” (Citizens from here and elsewhere: Congo). The exhibition is available on the ground floor of the MQ during opening hours.

La Promise (2022) by Claudy Khan- canvas on Mixed media - 130cm x 97cm

Mémoire retrouvée I (2023)
Papytsho Mafolo
Mixed Media on canvas Format : 80cm ×70cm

Thank you to all who visited us at the , bought original art and supported our artists. Your support means a lot to us. Thanks also go to our main partner, the embassy of DR Congoand, we could not do this without you. Special mention to the ambassador who delegated his cultural attaché Mrs G. Kukelena on the closing day of the fair.

Demif Gallery’s booth at the was officially opened yesterday. You are welcome to visit us and discover the gems from , , and .

In the Masks and Rites series, emphasises the importance of the role and meaning of these centuries-old liturgical costumes in African culture. In traditional Africa, they were omnipresent in all rites and ceremonies marking important events: life, coming of age, ancestral cults, purification, marriage and death... Objects deeply carrying meaning and significance! Exhibiting at the .

Demif Gallery will present works by Claudy Khan at the Manchester Art Fair .
is a name synonymous with groundbreaking contemporary art in the Democratic of Congo. His work delves into the complex interplay between tradition and modernity, inviting viewers to ponder the evolving identity of African art.
Visit us at stand 313.
For more click on the link.
OPENING TIMES
Friday 17 November 17:00-21:00 (Preview)
Saturday 18 November 10:00 - 18:00
Sunday 19 November 10:00 -16:00

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🌟 We did it!!! 🌟

A heartfelt gratitude to team and the brilliant minds at and our incredible curator, , for their unwavering support and tireless dedication in bringing the magic of “Fusion: l’Alchimie des Arts africains d’aujourd’hui” to life. 🙌🎨

🎨 This exhibition in Strasbourg has been an unforgettable journey into the Alchemy of African Art Today, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the outstanding talents of the artists involved:

📸 The visionary , whose photographic artistry ignited our creative spark.

🖌️ The extraordinary painters, and , whose collaboration and fusion of art forms left us in awe.

This exhibition is a tribute to the boundless potential of artistic collaboration, a celebration of art’s remarkable contributions to society, and a testament to the power of creative expression. 🚀🌹

Thank you to everyone who has joined us on this artistic odyssey, and to the incredible team that made it all possible. 🙏✨

Stay tuned for our next journey!🗓️🎉

For the collector, the curator and the simply curious…For the first time, Demif Gallery will be exhibiting Contempary Congolese Art at the Manchester Art Fair . Come along and make history with us at stand 313
Manchester Art Fair is a uniquely diverse mix of acclaimed galleries and independent artists, with a rich programme of artist talks, panel discussions, performances and installations.

Manchester Art Fair blurs the boundaries between the traditional and the contemporary, creating a friendly, unpretentious and quintessentially Northern art-buying experience. Immerse yourself in art on 17-19 November 2023 at Manchester Central.

OPENING TIMES
Friday 17 November 17:00-21:00 (Preview)
Saturday 18 November 10:00 - 18:00
Sunday 19 November 10:00 -16:00

Festive atmosphere, dance, music, rites and spirituality was part of a series of artistic performances last evening at . This show directed by in which three African artists ( , and Cecile Fleur Daygbo) performed was part of the ongoing exhibition Fusion: The Alchemy of African Art Today. The exhibition is still on till the 29th of this month.

Bringing together a group of artists from different disciplines, Fusion: The alchemy of African arts today, a much-anticipated exhibition at explores the boundaries of arts within the universe of Malaika. If you haven't visited yet, the show is still on till the 29th of this month.

Do you want to be pleasantly surprised? visit the exhibition “Fusion: The alchemy of African art today” . It’s on until till the 29th of this month. The artists and re-examine their creative practices and merge their disciplines with the photographic universe of Congolese Rachel Malaika.

VERNISSAGE EXPOSITION FUSION - 5elieu Les peintres Olivier Matuti et Papytsho Mafolo réinterrogent leurs pratiques créatives et fusionnent leurs disciplines à l’univers photographique de la congolaise Rachel Malaika. Cette collaboration interdisciplinaire, véritable catalyseur d’innovation et de questionnement artistique, met en...

The market of contemporary African art has grown significantly in recent years and is currently experiencing a major transformation, with key trends and developments driving significant growth. One of the most notable of these is African artists' increasing recognition and visibility on the global stage. For more, click on the link.

The market of contemporary African art has grown significantly in recent years and is currently experiencing a major transformation, with key trends and developments driving significant growth. One of the most notable of these is African artists' increasing recognition and visibility on the global stage.

The contemporary African art market in 2023 The market of contemporary African art has grown significantly in recent years and is currently experiencing a major transformation, with key trends and developments driving significant growth. One of the most notable of these is African artists' increasing recognition and visibility on the global s...

Today, the London Design Biennale will be announcing the winner of the public vote medal. The ceremony will coincide with the Somerset House Morgan Stanley Late, running from 18:00 to 22:00. The evening will have music, live DJs and performances, food and more. General admission to The Courtyard is FREE to everyone, but advance booking is recommended. Those aged 25 and under additionally receive FREE entry into the Courtauld Gallery and London Design Biennale 2023. An occasion to visit the Congolese pavilion and celebrate its extraordinary heritage and culture in stunning virtual reality

The innovative collaboration of Art and Science in the service of Design is on display until June 25 at . This year, 5 continents with more than 50 countries, cities and territories are represented at the Biennale du Design.
Among them, the pavilion of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is one of two stands representing Africa. Produced by MNRDC, and Demif Gallery, and supported by DRC’s digital ministry as well as the DRC’s embassy in the UK, the Congo Pavilion – titled ‘Virtual Congo’ - shines a spotlight on one of Africa’s most impressive cultural institutions with an interactive experience combining virtual reality, photography and storytelling. The 2023 has received extensive media coverage since its opening day on the June 1st 2023 and 12 days into the exhibition, the Congolese pavilion has been hailed as one of its favourites by the media.

The at the is an incredible digital reimagining of the National Museum of DRC in Kinshasa. Join us at in central London between 1-25 June 2023 to celebrate Congo’s extraordinary heritage and culture in stunning virtual reality. For more information, visit londondesignbiennale.com.

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Hat off to Malaika who is taking part in two exhibitions in Kinshasa at the moment. At the opening of the contemporary art exhibition held at , in Kinshasa, Rachel was able to sell all her photos the same day.
The second exhibition, curated by the artist is held at .
Born in Kinshasa, where she lives and works, Rachel Malaika Nkumisongo is a multidisciplinary artist as she combines painting, installation and photography. But the latter remains for her a medium of predilection.

We were invited at the 25th edition of this unmissable event for art lovers and collectors ST-ART in Strasbourg. ST-ART is the 2nd largest contemporary art fair in France, hosting every year a hundred or so French and international galleries, representing over 600 artists. Among the stands visited, hats off to , and . .artartfair # 🇫🇷

Today we were agreeably surprised by the gems we have discovered during our visit to Matuti's studio in Stuggart. In fact it was a travel time in his universe through his big collection of paintings.

Two Kinshasa newspapers wrote about our project The Congo River's Nuggets. The Congo River’s Golden Nuggets: The master of visual arts from Congo-Kinshasa
is a digital group exhibition and book comprising a selection of Congolese artists with decades of practice. The exhibition seeks to provide a glimpse into the lives of these gifted ‘Congolese artists’ and the struggles they’ve faced trying to break into the untamable international art market. 🇨🇩

Originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Papytsho Mafolo AKA Pitsho is a visual artist. His favourite fields are painting, sculpture and performance. After the end of his studies at the School of Fine Arts in Kinshasa, he moved to Spain via South Africa. I have known him for over 25 years.

In the footsteps of Papytsho Mafolo I have known Papytsho Mafolo AKA Pistho for over 25 years. Originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mafolo is...

Today is International artist day. Art has been an important part of the human experience since the beginning of time, the first recorded moments of the world are not written in books, but are captured in paintings, sculptures, and music that all help to paint a picture of world lost to the past. International Artists Day honors those creative souls that will leave a record of today for the future that can’t be captured in written history. we take this opportunity to honor the artists with whom we collaborate. We have many surprises in store for them in the months to come.

Another triple sale of the artist . Congratulations to the artist.