Siphiwe Mnguni
Siphiwe Mnguni (b.1991) is a British – Zimbabwean Multi-Disciplined artist born and based in South– East London. Working across various mediums to explore the black female nude and under - represented people through abstract figuration and addressing its place in contemporary culture. Drawing inspiration from her dual cultural identities and lived experiences, Mnguni’s intention is to switch the brain off and let the subconscious / muscle memory take over.
Photography by Chelsea Pineda
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Born in South East London, England. 1991
Lives and works in London.
Education
BA (Hons) Textiles for Fashion and Interiors - University of the Creative Arts Farnham, 2015
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design - Ravensbourne University, 2012
Group Exhibitions
2024
Christies Lates - Voices of Black Artistry, Christies, London, UK
Cubitt Invites.., Cubitt Gallery, London, UK
Almost Blue, Oliver Projects, London, UK
The Champion Within : Portraits of a Boxing Community, Brixton (Tate) Library, London, UK
2023
Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair, Oliver Projects, London, UK
Abstract Contemplations, BlackBritishArt, Affordable Art Fair, London, UK
Summer Exhibition, Royal Academy of Art, London, UK
2022
Escape Routes, Oliver Projects, London, England
2021
The First Batch of Tarts, Tart Gallery, London, England
Workshops
2024
Exploring Figure Drawing with Eileen Cooper and Siphiwe Mnguni, Hauser and Wirth London, London, UK
Narratives, Christ Church University of Oxford, UK
Narratives, NYU London, London, UK
2023
Narratives, Haringey Sixth Form, London, UK
2022
Narratives, Haringey Sixth Form College, London, England
Reimaging Narratives, Hauser and Wirth, London, England
Family and Friendship, The National Saturday Club, Kingston University, London, England
Family and Friendship, The Courtauld Gallery, London, England
Figure Drawing, The National Saturday Club, Kingston University, London, England
Brand Partnerships
2024
Pinterest, Manifestival, Cannes Lions Festival, France
Curatorial Work
2021 - Present
Senior Public Programmes Curator, Hospital Rooms, London, UK
2024
Nengi Omuku x The Art of Healing Edition Fundraiser, The Institute of Contemporary Arts, London, UK
2024
Digital Art School Exhibition, Hauser and Wirth, London, UK
2023
Khuluma - Dreams and Visions to Move Forward, Hospital Rooms, Hauser and Wirth London, UK
Awards
2021
Shortlisted for the Dentons Art Prize, London, England