‘I am a storyteller – all my work is about telling stories,’ says the artist María Magdalena Campos-Pons, describing her multifaceted body of work. ‘After several decades of creative practice,.
The relocation underscores Efie Gallery’s commitment to representing and advancing artists of African origin both from the continent and its global diaspora, while fostering cross-cultural artistic dialogue in the Middle East and beyond..
The gallery’s debut show is displaying delicate artworks inspired by nature, created by Cuban-born artist María Magdalena Campos-Pons..
Memory, Spirit, and Resistance to Nature’s Language resonate in Campos-Pons’ inaugural exhibition at the launch of Efie Gallery’s new premises in the vibrant art hub of Alserkal Avenue, Dubai..
n April 2025, Efie Gallery opens the doors to its new 4,400 sq. ft. permanent home at Alserkal Avenue with a landmark solo exhibition by Cuban artist María Magdalena Campos-Pons. Titled I Am Soil. My Tears Are Water,.
What began as a temporary pavilion showcasing a selection of Africa’s compelling modern and contemporary artists has, in just four years, evolved into the formidable force that is Efie Gallery. Under the stewardship of the Mintah family – Valentina, Kwame and Kobi.
Efie Gallery is presenting Dance Will Be You (Jan. 23 – Mar. 26), a group exhibition borrowing its title from acclaimed African American poet Sonia Sanchez’s ‘We a BaddDDD People’ listed in a 1970 poetry collection book..
Efie Gallery makes its design debut with an eclectic group exhibition titled” Dance Will Be You“, opening on January 24th, 2025. This exhibition explores traditional African practices that foster community, remembrance, unity, and strength, all rooted in a connection to the divine. .
For more than three decades, María Magdalena Campos-Pons has used her body as a vessel in performances, photographs, sculptural installations, collages, and videos..