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Mary Sibande

Biography

Mary Sibande, born in 1982 in Barberton, South Africa, is a contemporary artist known for her work in sculpture, photography, and mixed media. Sibande studied at the University of Johannesburg, where she earned her B-Tech degree in Fine Arts in 2007. Her artwork often addresses themes of race, gender, and identity in post-apartheid South Africa, drawing from her family’s history and experiences as well as her own.

News / Ranking / Titbits / Awards

Mary Sibande: Long Live the Dead Queen (2010): A solo exhibition at Gallery MOMO in Johannesburg, South Africa, which showcased her photographic series focusing on the character of Sophie. Mary Sibande: The Reign (2014): A solo exhibition at the FNB Joburg Art Fair, which featured her I Have Not, I Have series, along with earlier works and a new installation. South Africa: The Art of a Nation (2016): A group exhibition at the British Museum in London, where Sibande’s work was displayed alongside other prominent South African artists, offering a comprehensive overview of the country’s artistic history.

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