CHERI SAMBA, mbimba nzinga [kinto m'vuila (drc), 1956, lives - Lot 147

CHERI SAMBA, mbimba nzinga [kinto m'vuila (drc), 1956, lives & works in Kinshasa] "I love color". Acrylic on canvas. 77 x 99.5 cm. Signed and dated 2004. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist. Private collection, Belgium. Chéri Samba is a Congolese painter and illustrator, born in 1956 in Kinto Mvulu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. He is renowned for his unique style that merges elements of African popular culture with Western painting techniques.His artworks are often vibrant and full of life, addressing themes such as politics, society, and everyday life in Africa. Samba employs an accessible visual language, frequently accompanied by texts that challenge the viewer and encourage reflection on contemporary issues.He is an integral part of the African art scene and has been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums worldwide. Chéri Samba is also recognized as a spokesperson for social and political concerns in Africa. Signed and dated 2004. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist. Private collection, Belgium. Note: One of Africa's best-known contemporary artists, his work can be found in the collections of institutions such as the Centre Georges-Pompidou in Paris and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.