Culture Weeks: Art Exhibition «Africa in Focus»

Description

On display are works by Gerhard van der Westhuizen (South Africa) and Mambakwedza Mutasa (Zimbabwe) in collaboration with the SILO Gallery Kemptthal, as well as works by Kenyan artist Claudia Masika and Swiss artist Tanja Strausak.
The exhibition opens up diverse perspectives on Africa and its people. Opening hours:
Tuesday, Sept 15 from 09:00 - 11:30
Thursday, Sept 17 from 16:30 - 18:30
Sunday, Sept 20 from 17:00 - 21:00
Wednesday, Sept 23 from 08:30 - 11:30
Thursday, Sept 24 from 18:00 - 21:00
Saturday, Sept 27 from 10:00 - 13:00
Sept 14, 2026 Vernissage: 19:00 with the artists.
Look forward to an African aperitif and atmospheric kora music with Sadio Cissokho.

Highlights

• Art exhibition featuring works by artists from South Africa, Zimbabwe, Kenya, and Switzerland
• Vernissage on Sept 14, 2026 with African aperitif and kora music
• Opening hours: Multiple dates in September 2026

General Information

The exhibition «Africa in Focus» showcases paintings and sculptures by four artists with diverse cultural backgrounds. It offers a multifaceted insight into the art and culture of Africa and takes place in the city of Illnau-Effretikon.

Location

Märtplatz 5, 8307 Effretikon, Switzerland

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