Lubaina Himid
Encyclopedia
| Lubaina Himid | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1954 |
| Website | lubainahimid.info |
Lubaina Himid (born 1954 in Zanzibar, Tanzania) is a contemporary African artist African artist
African art
African art constitutes one of the most diverse legacies on earth. Though many casual observers tend to generalize "traditional" African art, the continent is full of people, societies, and civilizations, each with a unique visual special culture. The definition also includes the art of the African...
and Professor of Contemporary Art at the University of Central Lancashire. Her art focuses on themes of cultural history and reclaiming identities. She was one of the first artists involved in the Black Art movement in the 1980s and continues to create activist art which is shown in galleries in Britain, as well as worldwide.
Education
Himid attended the Wimbledon College of Art where she studied Theatre Design. She received her Masters from Royal College of Art in Cultural History.
Recent Solo Exhibitions
- "Jelly Mould Pavilion," Sudley House Liverpool and Liverpool Museums (2010)
- "Kangas and Other Stories," Peg Alston Gallery New York (2008)
- "Talking On Corners Speaking In Tongues," Harris Museum & Art Gallery Preston (2007)
- "Swallow Hard," Judges Lodgings Lancaster (2007)
- "Swallow," Judges Lodgings, LancasterJudges Lodgings, LancasterThe Judges Lodgings, formerly a town house and now a museum, is located in Castle Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, England. It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building.-History:...
(2006) - "The Money," Hatton Gallery Newcastle (2004)
- "Double Life," Bolton Museum & Art Gallery (2001)
- "Inside The Invisible," St. Jorgens Museum Bergen Norway (2001)
- "B," Tate St. Ives (1999)
Board Memberships
Himid has held positions on many boards and panels. She is on the board of trustees for the Lowry Arts Centre Manchester. Additionally, she is a board member for Arts Council England Visual Arts, Creative Partnerships East Lancs and Arts Council England North West. Previous board memberships include Matts Gallery London (2002–2005) and TateLiverpool Council (2000, 2005). From 1985 until 1987 Himid was on the Greater London Arts Association Visual Arts Panel.