Reshaping the ‘Toxic City’ Through Science and Art
The Lubumbashi Biennale
The organisation of the 8th edition of the Lubumbashi Biennale has once again shown the formidable artistic creativity that Collectif Picha promotes, while also revealing the many challenges faced by the artists involved. In order to survive, the Lubumbashi Biennale is trying to reinvent itself by offering an artistic space that responds to the social aspirations of this multicultural society. Together with four members of Collectif Picha, Elisha Iragi took a look behind the scenes of the event.
EI: (Elisha Iragi) The Lubumbashi Biennale has existed since 2008. What contribution has it made to the city’s artistic ecosystem over the past 16 years?
AM: (Alexandre Mulongo) The Biennale has become a key event on the agenda of cultural organisations in the Democratic Republic of Congo and beyond. By disseminating and promoting contemporary art in Lubumbashi, it enables local and international artists to meet and exchange ideas. The city has become a favourable setting for the development (…)