Wangechi Mutu

Wangechi Mutu is a Kenyan-American artist known for her thought-provoking and visually stunning mixed-media artworks. Born in 1972, Mutu explores themes of gender, identity, race, and the interplay between the human body and nature in her work. She often combines collage, drawing, painting, and sculpture to create intricate and layered compositions that challenge societal norms and address issues of power and representation. Mutu's art has been exhibited in major museums and galleries worldwide, and she has received numerous awards and recognition for her contributions to contemporary art. Her unique artistic voice continues to inspire and provoke dialogue on a global scale.

News About Wangechi Mutu

The New Museum Will Reopen on March 21 With Massimiliano Gioni’s “New Humans”

When we spoke to the artistic director, he shared plans for the reopening exhibition, which brings together more than 150 artists, writers, scientists, architects and filmmakers in an ambitious, cross-disciplinary, cross-generational, encyclopedic presentation.

By Elisa Carollo

How Philanthropy Is Reshaping the Global Art Ecosystem

Gilles de Greling, Palm Beach Director of Gander & White, analyzes how philanthropy has evolved from episodic generosity into a foundational pillar of the contemporary art ecosystem. He traces how auctions, museums and new institutions are increasingly reliant on collaborative philanthropic models to sustain education, community engagement and long-term cultural impact.

By Gilles de Greling