This event is in the past.It took place on February 6, 2026 at The Museum of Modern Art.
Fine Arts ExhibitionFine Arts ExhibitionMoMA's new exhibition explores how African artists use portraiture to imagine political futures. A rare chance to see contemporary and historical works that challenge how we picture power, identity, and possibility.
African contemporary art
Political portraiture
Thought-provoking
One-day exhibition
Tips
đšstart on the 6th floor and work down
đžphotos allowed, no videos or fancy cameras
âcafĂ© on 2nd floor, expect lines
Ideas of Africa: Portraiture and Political Imagination
Midtown East
Fine Arts ExhibitionFine Arts ExhibitionMoMA's new exhibition explores how African artists use portraiture to imagine political futures. A rare chance to see contemporary and historical works that challenge how we picture power, identity, and possibility.
African contemporary art
Political portraiture
Thought-provoking
One-day exhibition
Tips
đšstart on the 6th floor and work down
đžphotos allowed, no videos or fancy cameras
âcafĂ© on 2nd floor, expect lines
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