Muholi (b.1972) came to prominence in the early 2000s with photographs that told the stories of Black lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer and intersex lives in South Africa. Over 300 photographs will be brought together to present the breadth of Muholi’s career to date, from their very first body of work to their latest and on-going series. These images challenge dominant ideologies and present the participants in their photographs as empowered individuals superbly existing in the face of prejudice, intolerance and often violence.
Muholi describes themself as a visual activist. From the early 2000s, they have documented and celebrated the lives of South Africa’s Black lesbian, gay, trans, queer and intersex communities.
This exhibition – the first major UK survey of the artist’s work – was originally opened at Tate Modern in 2020 but was cut short by the national lockdown. UK visitors will now have the opportunity to see a revised and expanded version of the exhibition, following a highly successful and record-breaking European tour, which includes new photographic and sculptural works.
Tate Modern, London, until 26th January ‘25. £18 / Free for members.
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