Out of Context

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Through contemporary art, Out of Context challenges the perception of West African cultural practices.

Inspired by the Benin Bronzes, which were looted and displayed in Western museums such as the Horniman, it grapples with profound questions.

Can we, in the West, ever truly appreciate cultural artefacts out of their original context? How do we interpret creations from cultures different to our own? Do we, as spectators, have the right to decide what constitutes ‘art’?

Using illustration, photography and AI, Out of Context asks viewers to engage with the tension between art and anthropology.

Curated by Yellowzine, this exhibition features works by West African artists Tamibé Bourdanné, Osaze Amadasun and Oreoluwa Ayoade.

Yellowzine

Yellowzine is a platform and print publication that celebrates and amplifies the work of Black, Asian, and ethnic minority artists.

Founded in 2017 by siblings Aisha and Oreoluwa Ayoade, Yellowzine began as a magazine aimed at addressing the underrepresentation of minority creatives in the art world.

Yellowzine has become a vital space for challenging industry norms and highlighting the cultural contributions of ethnic minority artists.

Lead image: Image from A Spirited Journey by Tamibé Bourdanné, © Tamibé Bourdanné

AI generated image of Ice carving of an ornament from ancient Benin empire
Ice sculpture depicting a head, wearing an ornamental crown, © HUMAN TAKES FLIGHT® by Oreoluwa Ayoade
Playing card design
Bini Playing Card, digital art 2019 © Osaze Amadasun