How Andile Bhala’s Indonesian Exhibition Pays Tribute to His Late Mother

Originally published by The Citizen

Photographer Andile Bhala is exhibiting in Jakarta, Indonesia, becoming the first African solo photographer to show at Dia.lo.gue Artspace. His exhibition, Nthabiseng, honours his late mother and reflects on memory, loss, love, and the universal language of photography.

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Residency Alumni on the Rise: Upcoming Shows for Andile Bhala & Hugo Kabeya

We would like to congratulate our former residency beneficiaries, Andile Bhala and Hugo Kabeya, on their upcoming group exhibitions.

We are thrilled to celebrate Hugo Kabeya, whose work will be featured in the upcoming group exhibition And Yet We Imagine at Climate Lounge. Hugo is a talented Congolese artist based in Cape Town, and his piece, In Between the Lines, explores themes of memory, identity, and socio-political landscapes. The exhibition opens next week.

We also extend our congratulations to Andile Bhala on his upcoming exhibition in France. Works from his Inkumbulo exhibition will be showcased as part of ArtEssFlow’s collaborative group exhibition at Kiff & Marais Gallery in Paris, featuring four outstanding artists from across the African continent.

If you’re in Paris, don’t miss the exhibition running from 8–18 April 2025, with the opening on Thursday, 10 April at 6 PM.

We are incredibly proud of both artists and look forward to seeing their creative brilliance continue to shine.

Watch Andile Bhala’s Interview at the SABC

Documentary and Street Portrait Photographer Andile Bhala is known for his ability to blend storytelling with visual art, capturing the essence of human experience through his lens.

His photographs are often characterised by their emotional depth and keen aesthetic, inviting viewers to engage with the narratives of his subjects.

His upcoming exhibition, titled 'Inkumbulo' (meaning "memory" in Zulu), promises to be a recollection of personal histories that shape our identities. Andile joins us now in the studio to tell us more about his journey as well as the exhibition.