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Meschac Gaba

born 1961

Humanist Space From Museum of Contemporary African Art 1997–2002
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Meschac Gaba (born 1961) is a Beninese conceptual artist based in Rotterdam and Cotonou. His installations of everyday objects whimsically juxtapose African and Western cultural identities and commerce. He is best known for The Museum of Contemporary African Art 1997–2002, an autobiographical 12-room installation acquired and displayed by the Tate Modern in 2013. He has also exhibited at the Studio Museum in Harlem and at the 2003 Venice Biennale.

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  • Museum of Contemporary African Art in London

    Author Meschac Gaba
    2013
  • Draft Room From Museum of Contemporary African Art

    Meschac Gaba
    1997–2002
  • Architecture Room From Museum of Contemporary African Art

    Meschac Gaba
    1997–2002
  • Museum Shop From Museum of Contemporary African Art

    Meschac Gaba
    1997–2002
  • Humanist Space From Museum of Contemporary African Art

    Meschac Gaba
    1997–2002
  • Game Room From Museum of Contemporary African Art

    Meschac Gaba
    1997–2002
  • Museum Restaurant From Museum of Contemporary African Art

    Meschac Gaba
    1997–2002
  • Summer Collection From Museum of Contemporary African Art

    Meschac Gaba
    1997–2002
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    Meschac Gaba: Museum of Contemporary African Art

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    Meschac Gaba: 'The street is my space'

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