Gallery MOMO

Gallery MOMO Gallery MOMO is a contemporary art gallery located in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
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Gallery MOMO is a world-renowned contemporary art gallery founded in 2002 by Monna Mokoena. The gallery opened its premier space in the suburb of Parktown North, Johannesburg. In 2005 Gallery MOMO expanded its presence with an additional gallery space in the Bo-Kaap area of Cape Town. Artists exhibiting at the gallery have been at the forefront of the local and international art world. These artis

ts, through their respective genres, keep pushing the boundaries of global markets. The gallery continues to support young-and-upcoming talent through its established residency program, situated in Johannesburg. The residency program allows artists to exchange ideas and engage with a new environment. Aside from acclaimed exhibitions in both Johannesburg and Cape Town, Gallery MOMO also pursues its presence abroad by participating in acclaimed art fairs. Artists presented by Gallery MOMO periodically feature in international biennales such as the Venice Biennale, Beijing Biennale, Havana Biennale, Lyon Biennale and many more.

Currently on show "𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯" by Phoka Nyokong-“With these works I insist on my deep interest in the potential of pa...
06/12/2024

Currently on show "𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯" by Phoka Nyokong
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“With these works I insist on my deep interest in the potential of painting as a form of processual recording that I use to instigate conversation between history and present, to see what potentials might surface from there, what implications crystallize.”_Phoka Nyokong
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𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲:
𝘈𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘭𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘞𝘢𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘖𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴
2024
Oils on canvas
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For exhibition catalogue click on link provided below

https://drive.google.com/file/d/14wB_MqHfnJMtdwrjAGdhfCKZn25v11ki/view?usp=sharing
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Currently on show "𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯" a solo exhibition by Phoka Nyokong -Nyokong’s treatment of the subject is enriched by ...
26/11/2024

Currently on show "𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯" a solo exhibition by Phoka Nyokong
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Nyokong’s treatment of the subject is enriched by references to literary, cinematic, and theatrical traditions, imagining African tribal sculptures and ritual objects as actors in a pseudo-farcical, cinematic setting. His oil paintings become a device to trace historical episodes of conquest and resistance, creating allegorical and magic-realist scenes where traditional tribal motifs interact with imagined worlds.
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𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲:
𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘣𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩
2024
Oils on canvas
117cm x 197cm

“confrontation” a solo debut exhibition by Phoka Nyokong is open for viewing until 15 December-Through the collective ti...
22/11/2024

“confrontation” a solo debut exhibition by Phoka Nyokong is open for viewing until 15 December
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Through the collective title “confrontation”, Nyokong gestures towards a growing restlessness and a potential sense of hostilities between the cultural gatekeepers of the West and the indigenous societies whose heritage remains captive. These works draw inspiration from historical movements where art and culture served not just as propaganda, but as objects in ideological wars, infusing his paintings with an irony-laden and satirical tone.
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𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲:
𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯
2024
Oils on canvas
380cm x247cm
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WALKABOUT: 'confrontation' by Phoka Nyokong - https://mailchi.mp/gallerymomo.com/invitation-open-studio-visit-6741512Joi...
20/11/2024

WALKABOUT: 'confrontation' by Phoka Nyokong - https://mailchi.mp/gallerymomo.com/invitation-open-studio-visit-6741512

Join artist Phoka Nyokong and gallery curator Odysseus Shirindza for a conversation walkabout, "On Failure, Myth-Making, and Confrontation" set against the backdrop of Nyokong's current solo exhibition, "confrontation".

DATE: Saturday, 30 November 2024
TIME: 11:30
The walkabout will start at 12pm - 1pm
LOCATION: 52 7th Avenue, Parktown North, 2193

Don't forget to join us this coming Saturday 2nd November, for the opening of Phoka Nyokong's solo exhibition "confronta...
31/10/2024

Don't forget to join us this coming Saturday 2nd November, for the opening of Phoka Nyokong's solo exhibition "confrontation".
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Place: 52 7th Avenue, Parktown North, 2193
Time: 11AM to 3PM
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26/10/2024

Join us for the opening of ‘confrontation’, a debut solo exhibition with Gallery MOMO by Phoka Nyokong.
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“These new paintings are a continuation of my personal interpretation of traditions associated with forms of Western painting and antique African sculpture as canonized throughout history. In this current body of work too, the preoccupation persists on my implication of the role of both ethnology and the wider anthropological gaze on Africa, and their bestowed fraught contemporary relations between cultures of the West and Africa, signified by and large through the capture of African cultural art objects by Western museums, and the ensuing resistance against repatriation of said objects.”_Phoka Nyokong
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Date: Saturday, 2 November
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
Location: 52 7th Avenue, Parktown North, 2193
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Phoka Nyokong, winner of the prestigious Absa L’Atelier Gerard Sekoto Award, is set to debut his new body of work after ...
17/10/2024

Phoka Nyokong, winner of the prestigious Absa L’Atelier Gerard Sekoto Award, is set to debut his new body of work after months in residency. The new body of work titled “confrontation” will debut at Gallery MOMO on the 2nd of November 2024. In this striking continuation of his previous explorations, Nyokong delves deeper into the complex relationships between African and Western cultures, using scale, material, and subject matter to challenge and provoke.
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Nyokong’s “confrontation” will be on display from 2 November 2024 at Gallery MOMO. Join us for an exhibition opening reception from 11am till 3pm, where the artist will engage with attendees about his new works.
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Gallery MOMO in partnership with SAFFCA are excited to present works by Andrew Tshabangu and Jonathan Freemantle, in thi...
11/10/2024

Gallery MOMO in partnership with SAFFCA are excited to present works by Andrew Tshabangu and Jonathan Freemantle, in this year's SEEDIII online auction brought to you by SAFFCA from October 11 at 4PM until October 14 2024. The works can be viewed at Villa Arcadia.
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To participate in the online auction, please refer to the link in our bio.

Now showing at Gallery MOMO!-Our Spring Group Exhibition featuring works by:Jonathan FreemantleKhaya SineyileVitshois Mw...
07/10/2024

Now showing at Gallery MOMO!
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Our Spring Group Exhibition featuring works by:

Jonathan Freemantle
Khaya Sineyile
Vitshois Mwilambwe Bondo
Rael Jero Salley
Joel Mpah Dooh
Kagiso Gundane
Nik Cho
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For more information or to request the full exhibition catalogue, reach out to us at [email protected]
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Come experience the creativity and passion of these amazing artists!

13/09/2024

As our exhibition FOREWOMEN draws to a close, we turn the spotlight on Lerato Nkosi, a talented Johannesburg-based artist whose work intricately explores the complexities of womanhood. Nkosi’s art delves into the conscious and unconscious mind, examining how societal expectations shape women’s self-perception.

Fascinated by reflection as a metaphor for the unconscious, Nkosi highlights the tension between the image presented to the world and the inner self. Her work unveils how this dynamic shapes a woman’s identity, revealing the profound impact of societal norms on the psyche.
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Don't miss your chance to see Lerato Nkosi's work and the work of our other leading women artists at Gallery MOMO. The exhibition closes Saturday, 15th September 2024.
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11/09/2024

Today, we are proud to spotlight Tshepiso Moropa as part of our ongoing celebration of women in the FOREWOMEN exhibition.
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Tshepiso is a visionary visual artist specializing in handcrafted collages that blend archival imagery and materials, exploring the rich intersections of Black history, the African diaspora, and the present day. Her work revitalizes forgotten narratives and creates a visual harmony that resonates with the profound aspects of human experience. Tshepiso is the recipient of the CAP Prize 2024.
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Don’t miss the chance to see Tshepiso Moropa’s work at Gallery MOMO!!
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𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻:
Weekdays from 9am - 5pm
Saturday from 9am - 3pm

FORWOMEN will be on show till 15th of September 2024.

10/09/2024

Farhana Jacobs, is a South African artist who explores the intersection of women's experiences and patriarchal structures. Through her art she challenges limiting beliefs and reimagines women's bodies as landscapes. Jacobs advocates for social justice and equality by uncovering hidden truths highlighting the unseen impacts of societal structures on women's lives. Her work has been showcased locally and internationally.
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Selected works by Farhana Jacobs are currently on show at Gallery MOMO as part of our FOREWOMEN Group Exhibition running till the 15th of September.
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The wait is finally over! The moment we've all been waiting for has arrived.  has officially opened its doors to the pub...
06/09/2024

The wait is finally over! The moment we've all been waiting for has arrived. has officially opened its doors to the public!. Come explore, connect, and celebrate the exciting world of art!
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Find us at HUB #6 to view our beautiful array of works by featured artists .name.nik .bondo
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Installation images courtesy of Remedy Light Productions
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03/09/2024

Spotlighting Samantha Maseko, whose work is currently showing as part of the current exhibition FOREWOMEN.
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Samantha Maseko is a South African artist, born in Boschfontein, Mpumalanga, and now based in Johannesburg. She completed a 3 year print-making course at Artist Proof Studios. Her art is a powerful exploration of black femininity and identity. Using mediums like oil painting, printmaking, and mixed media, Maseko creates evocative narratives that challenge societal norms. She delves deep into the intricate layers of blackness embodied in the female form, exploring themes of hair, skin color, and the black body. Samantha's art is a beacon of representation, inviting viewers to appreciate the multifaceted richness of black history and culture.
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The show runs till September 15
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Visit us:
Monday to Friday: 9AM - 5PM
Saturdays : 9AM - 3PM
Sundays & Pubilc Holidays: Closed
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Don't miss Gallery MOMO at FNB Art Joburg! Find us at Hub 6.
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For more info and to view the full exhibition catalogue contact us on [email protected]

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