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A number of African artists under 35 are steadily building momentum. Their work is showing up in major exhibitions, featuring in notable collections, and sparking conversation across disciplines. Some approach their practice through bold material experimentation, while others draw deeply from history and lived experience. What unites them…

“The children are always ours, every single one of them, all over the globe”—James Baldwin. Kenyan artist Mika Obanda (b. 2000) is one artist who continues to spark interest, both as a writer and as a cultural worker. Born in the bustling slums of Mukuru kwa Reuben, Mika’s…