Exhibitions

Beau Disundi Nzazi: Anchoringsickness

The Residency Outcome 23 November - 8 December 2024 Venezia Step into Anchoringsickness, the evocative solo exhibition by the artist Beau Disundi Nzazi (b. 1993, DRC), running from November 23 to December 8, 2024, at AKKA Project Venice. This dynamic showcase features works crafted during his residency, inviting viewers to explore the complex interplay between identity, colonial history, and the... Read more

Silence the Gun by Michael Hailu

Solo Exhibition 3 - 26 October 2024 Venezia Silence the Gun, the latest solo exhibition by Ethiopian artist and performer Michael Hailu
This exhibition marks the culmination of years of dedicated artistic development and academic pursuit, which AKKA Project has supported; we are thrilled to showcase the recent evolution of Hailu's distinctive style, highlighted in a brand-new series of striking photographs. Read more

Leila Rose Fanner: The Secret Garden

The Residency Outcome 18 - 30 September 2024 Venezia We are thrilled to finally announce The Secret Garden, an extraordinary exhibition showcasing the captivating works of Leila Rose Fanner, resulting from her residency at AKKA Project in Venice. This exhibition will be on view from September 18th to 30th, at our Venetian venue. Leila Rose Fanner's residency in Venice... Read more

Unspoken Wars

Mário Macilau and Nahom Teklehaimanot 19 April - 8 June 2024 Venezia Mário Macilau Nahom Teklehaimanot 19/04 - 08/06/2024 In an era inundated with a barrage of images and headlines, Unspoken Wars ventures beyond the surface to delve into the narratives of silent battles, particularly within the African continent. While conflicts dominate media coverage, the voices of millions trapped in perpetual turmoil... Read more

Kelechi Charles Nwaneri: Figures

Solo Exhibition 1 September - 30 October 2023 Venezia AKKA Project proudly presents a new solo exhibition by the talented artist, Kelechi Charles Nwaneri. Returning to the enchanting city of Venice, Nwaneri brings forth his captivating creations, marking a triumphant homecoming following his participation in AKKA's esteemed residency program in 2020. This exhibition stands as a dynamic amalgamation of... Read more

Osaru Obaseki: Petals of Identity: The Intersection of Nature and Culture

Solo Exhibition 1 September - 30 October 2023 Venezia AKKA Project is thrilled to unveil an upcoming art exhibition featuring the remarkable works of Osaru Obaseki, an accomplished mixed-media artist hailing from Lagos, Nigeria. Obaseki's artistic expressions delve deep into materiality, historical narratives, cultural identities, societal constructs, and the intricate dynamics of colonialism and post-colonialism. She adeptly wields sand... Read more

Allan Kioko: Mangbetu People

Solo Exhibition 10 June - 26 August 2023 Venezia Concurrently with the 18th Biennale of Architecture in Venice, AKKA Project Venice presents a solo show by the Kenyan emerging artist Allan Kioko: Mangbetu People, exhibiting his latest works after the success he gained in 2022 with the project African Identities held by AKKA Project. The exhibition runs from June... Read more

Africa 1:1, Five African artists at Ca' Pesaro

Group Exhibition 20 May - 1 October 2023 Venezia Venice, Ca’ Pesaro, International Gallery of Modern Art 20th May – 1st October 2023 Curated by Elisabetta Barisoni Lidija Kostic Khachatourian Supported by Kristian Khachatourian Serge Tiroche In collaboration with AKKA Project Africa First by Serge Tiroche Ca' Pesaro, International Gallery of Modern Art welcomes AFRICA 1:1 Five African artists... Read more

Africa 1:1 LAB, The Outcome

Group Exhibition 18 - 31 May 2023 Venezia AKKA Project is extremely pleased to announce and to show the outcome of the Artists' Residency Program, Africa 1:1 LAB, in collaboration with Africa First and supported by Ca' Pesaro, International Gallery of Modern Art of Venice. The five selcted artists, Pamela Enyonu, Alexandre Kyungu, Ngugi Waweru, Option Nyahunzvi, Maina... Read more

African Identities

Group Exhibition 23 April - 27 November 2022 Venezia AKKA Project is excited to present the huge group exhibition African Identities, collecting artists and artworks from the African Continent, and exploring the art scene of East Africa. Read more

Tricolore 2022

Solo Exhibition 20 January - 10 March 2022 Venezia AKKA Project è lieta di presentare Tricolore di Luigi Christopher Veggetti Kanku. Read more

Through My Eyes

Solo Exhibition 21 October - 4 December 2021 Venezia AKKA Project Venezia is pleased to present Through My Eyes, a solo exhibition by Kelechi Charles Nwaneri, following his Artist's Residency in Venice in 2020. Read more

I Exist!

Group Exhibition 6 July - 21 August 2021 Venezia AKKA Project is pleased to present in collaboration with David Krut Projects: I Exist!, an exhibition dedicated to Lebo Thoka, South Africa, and Margaret Ngigi, Kenya. Read more

Rhythmic Elements

Group Exhibition 18 May - 30 June 2021 Venezia Rhythmic Elements: An interrogation of contemporary African resilience Curated by Tafadzwa Gwetai The exhibition aims to analyze the concept of Contemporary Africa and the real meaning of being African through the eyes and hands of four artists from Zimbabwe. Using different techniques and media, each artist proposes his/her own vision... Read more

Enciclope_dia

Solo Exhibition 26 October - 20 December 2020 Venezia AKKA Project presents Enciclope_dia, a solo show by Rodrigo Mabunda as the outcome of his residency in Venice in 2019. Read more

The Urban Landscape

Group Exhibition 13 July - 31 August 2020 Venezia AKKA Project presents the group exhibition The Urban Landscape. Read more

National Pavilion of Mozambique at Biennale Arte Venezia

11 May - 24 November 2019 Venezia National Pavilion of Mozambique at the 58th International Art Exhibition – Biennale Arte 2019, Venezia.‍ We are honoured to be the producers of the National Pavilion of Mozambique at the 58th International Art Exhibition – Biennale Arte 2019, Venezia. The National Pavilion of Mozambique aims to show, through a contemporary... Read more

Mozambique: Exploring The In Between

Group Exhibition 6 May - 24 November 2019 Venezia To strengthen the presence of Mozambican art in Venice during Biennale Arte 2019, AKKA Project will host a series of exhibitions dedicated to Mozambican artists at its Venetian art space. From paper to fabric, from pen to acrylic, six months of incredible art and events to celebrate and discover its... Read more