Chéri Samba

About

Venus Over Manhattan is pleased to present a major solo exhibition of new and recent paintings by Chéri Samba, one of the preeminent artists at work in Africa today. Samba is a pivotal figure in the history of African contemporary art, celebrated for his vibrant and detailed paintings that depict everyday life in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as well as broader social, political, and economic issues facing his country, his continent, and the world. Born in 1956 in Kinto M’Vuila, DRC, Samba’s work transcends the local, and has garnered him international recognition, with his work held in major institutions around the world, including the Centre Pompidou, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Fondation Cartier. Following a retrospective of his work at the Musée Maillol in Paris, his exhibition at Venus Over  Manhattan marks the artist’s first solo exhibition in New York City his 1994 exhibition at Anina Nosei Gallery. Chéri Samba, organized in collaboration with André Magnin and Magnin-A, Paris, will be on view at 55 Great Jones Street from May 8th through June 15th, 2024.