Somnyama Ngonyama, Hail the Dark Lioness, Volume II

Dive into the profound and visually arresting world of Zanele Muholi with Somnyama Ngonyama, Hail the Dark Lioness, Volume II. In this groundbreaking continuation of their celebrated series, Muholi expands on the themes of Blackness and self-exploration, capturing their image in diverse international locations. This powerful collection delves deep into the intricacies of identity, using an array of materials and found objects to reference environmental contexts, specific events, and personal experiences.

Curator and historian Renée Mussai enriches this volume with contributions from over ten curators, poets, and authors, creating a poetic and experimental framework that extends the idea of speculative futures and multivalent selves.