Dates:
Mi., 9. Sept. 2026, 18:00–21:00
The summer black and white duo show unveiling « Rhizomes », latest works by congolese romanian artist Maliza Kiasuwa and last editions of « Vela », by South African photographer Gavin Goodman in the gallery in Geneva is coming to an end.
“Rhizomes” is a series of sculptures inspired by organic forms and the networks of living things. The ropes evoke roots—invisible bonds that connect beings. Drawing on the concept of the rhizome developed by Gilles Deleuze, these works explore multiplicity, connection, and transformation. Here, nature becomes a metaphor for human complexity. The weaving here is not a collection of threads but a network of relationships between the threads. Everything holds together with a certain fragility.
“Vela, meaning “to appear” or “to emerge” in Xhosa and Zulu, speaks to the heart of this series. These works reflect the surfacing of beauty from tradition and the unfolding of form into a contemporary space. They don’t replicate African heritage, but rather appear as something new — interpreted through minimalist restraint and personal vision. Each hand-painted piece is a quiet unveiling, drawn from traditional garments and reimagined through a modern lens.” Gavin Goodman
Dress code: black & white !
Cost: Free entrance
Bookings: geneve@filafriques.com
Categories: summer show, black and white, contemporary art, maliza kiasuwa, gavin goodman, filafriques, art basel, art geneve, african art
Image credit: Maliza Kiasuwa - Gavin Goodman - Filafriques
Source: Event information supplied by Ville de Genève (official OpenAgenda) — OpenAgenda open-licence event data.
