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An exhibition of modern and contemporary art from Africa<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Mus\u00e9e\u00a0Rath, Geneva<\/span><\/b>
From October 16th to November 23rd, 2025<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

GENEVA<\/span><\/span>, Oct. 15, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — The Swiss private banking group CBH Bank, in partnership with the Mus\u00e9e d’art & d’histoire de Gen\u00e8ve (MAH), is unveiling, for the first time to the public, a curated selection from its collection of modern and contemporary art from Africa<\/span>. The exhibition,\u00a0More than Meets the Eye<\/i>, runs from 16 October to 23 November 2025<\/span> at the Mus\u00e9e Rath and offers a rare look into the richness and diversity of African artistic scenes \u2014 a powerful, underrepresented voice in Swiss museum spaces.<\/p>\n

\"Hilary<\/a>
Hilary Balu; Illusion identitaire 1, 2021; Acrylic, oil, and scraping on canvas, 188 x 188 cm; \u00a9 All rights reserved<\/span> <\/div>\n

A journey through African artistic expression<\/b><\/p>\n

The exhibition More than Meets the Eye<\/i> unveils a part of the CBH collection of modern and contemporary art from Africa<\/span>, spanning nearly a century of creativity, from 1929 to 2024. Featuring works by over 80 artists from 21 African countries, the exhibition includes early innovators such as Albert and Antoinette Lubaki<\/span> and Djilatendo; internationally acclaimed artists such as Amoako Boafo<\/span>, El Anatsui, Yinka Shonibare<\/span>, Abdoulaye Konat\u00e9, JP Mika, and Omar Ba<\/span>; as well as a vibrant new generation of dynamic women artists including Thandiwe Muriu<\/span>, Cassi Namoda, Maku Azu, and Ayanfe Olarinde. Together they embody a bold, forward-looking vision of the continent’s cultural expression.<\/p>\n

Rooted in the 1920s along the banks of the Congo River, African art rapidly spread throughout sub-Saharan Africa, giving rise to a constellation of distinct schools. From Lubumbashi to Abidjan<\/span>, Dakar<\/span> to Bamako<\/span>, each reveals a modernity that is inventive, intricate, multifaceted, and vivid \u2014 singular stars within a dazzling artistic galaxy. Deeply grounded in their local environments, these movements assert their uniqueness within a global art narrative long shaped by other voices. Even today, they continue to strive for their rightful place on the world stage.<\/p>\n

The exhibition unfolds across seven thematic chapters: emergence, spirituality, between two worlds, everyday life, intimacy, the timeless, and affirmation \u2014 inviting visitors on an evolving journey through aesthetic, cultural, and temporal questions.<\/p>\n

An exhibition curated with an international lens\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

More than Meets the Eye<\/i>\u00a0is co-curated by Jean-Yves Marin<\/span><\/b>, former Director of the MAH and Artistic Adviser to CBH<\/b>, and Ousseynou Wade<\/span>, former Secretary General of the Dakar Biennale and a leading voice in African art<\/b>. Together, they have shaped an exhibition that breaks free from colonial-era geographical constraints, spotlighting the continent’s artistic exchanges across borders:<\/p>\n

“African artists have long moved, influenced, and inspired one another across nations \u2014 far beyond administrative frontiers, arbitrary lines devoid of cultural meaning,” explain the curators. “This show highlights the power of those transnational dialogues, weaving together history, memory, and creation.”<\/p>\n

A contemporary setting serving the artworks<\/b><\/p>\n

The exhibition’s scenography was entrusted to acclaimed architect and designer Pierre Yovanovitch<\/span><\/b>, whose deep understanding of contemporary art environments helped shape a bold yet respectful setting for the works on view.<\/p>\n

“The challenge \u2014 and the thrill \u2014 was to create a space that steps back just enough to let the art speak for itself,” he says. “The result is an immersive, refined layout, where curves, color, and calm allow the artworks to resonate fully with their surroundings.”<\/p>\n

“With More than Meets the Eye<\/i> the Mus\u00e9e Rath welcomes, for the first time, a broad panorama of African artistic creation. Curated and hosted by CBH, the exhibition unveils a private collection curated with dedication and conviction. This project perfectly reflects the mission of the MAH to broaden the conversation and showcase artistic voices still too rarely heard in institutional spaces,” says Marc-Olivier Wahler<\/span>, Director of the MAH<\/b>.<\/p>\n

The exhibition will be accompanied by a rich public program, including talks, panel discussions, and encounters with artists, curators, and gallerists \u2014 exploring the shifting landscape of contemporary art from Africa<\/span> on a global scale.<\/p>\n

A richly illustrated exhibition catalogue will also be available for purchase at the Mus\u00e9e Rath.<\/p>\n

A broad cultural commitment<\/b><\/p>\n

For over 15 years, CBH has pursued a committed cultural program, notably in partnership with the Mus\u00e9e d’art et d’histoire de Gen\u00e8ve, emphasizing a long-term commitment to societal impact. Three main pillars shape this artistic commitment: a selection of modern Swiss artists; digital and algorithmic art; and finally, modern and contemporary art from Africa<\/span>.<\/p>\n

“This exhibition is both the culmination of a passionate endeavor spanning several years, and an invitation to discover the plurality of African artistic narratives, representing a century of creativity that remains too seldom seen in Switzerland<\/span>,” says Simon Benhamou<\/span>, CEO of CBH<\/b>. “What moves me in this art is its richness, its diversity \u2014 and above all, its spontaneity, which jolts us. It reveals a vibrant Africa<\/span>, freed from clich\u00e9s and resolutely forward-looking.”<\/p>\n

\"Planets<\/a>
Planets in My Head, Flute Boy, 2019; Fiberglass mannequin, Dutch wax print cotton fabric, globe, leather, steel base, and flute; \u00a9 All rights reserved<\/span> <\/div>\n

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\"Vumani<\/a>
Vumani II, Boston, 2019; Hahnemuhle PhotoRag Baryta print 6\/8, 80 x 80 cm; \u00a9 Zanele Muholi – Courtesy of Galerie Carole Kvavnevski & Zanele Muholi<\/span> <\/div>\n

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An exhibition of modern and contemporary art from Africa<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Mus\u00e9e\u00a0Rath, Geneva<\/span><\/b>
From October 16th to November 23rd, 2025<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

GENEVA<\/span><\/span>, Oct. 15, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — The Swiss private banking group CBH Bank, in partnership with the Mus\u00e9e d’art & d’histoire de Gen\u00e8ve (MAH), is unveiling, for the first time to the public, a curated selection from its collection of modern and contemporary art from Africa<\/span>. The exhibition,\u00a0More than Meets the Eye<\/i>, runs from 16 October to 23 November 2025<\/span> at the Mus\u00e9e Rath and offers a rare look into the richness and diversity of African artistic scenes \u2014 a powerful, underrepresented voice in Swiss museum spaces.<\/p>\n

\"Hilary<\/a>
Hilary Balu; Illusion identitaire 1, 2021; Acrylic, oil, and scraping on canvas, 188 x 188 cm; \u00a9 All rights reserved<\/span> <\/div>\n

A journey through African artistic expression<\/b><\/p>\n

The exhibition More than Meets the Eye<\/i> unveils a part of the CBH collection of modern and contemporary art from Africa<\/span>, spanning nearly a century of creativity, from 1929 to 2024. Featuring works by over 80 artists from 21 African countries, the exhibition includes early innovators such as Albert and Antoinette Lubaki<\/span> and Djilatendo; internationally acclaimed artists such as Amoako Boafo<\/span>, El Anatsui, Yinka Shonibare<\/span>, Abdoulaye Konat\u00e9, JP Mika, and Omar Ba<\/span>; as well as a vibrant new generation of dynamic women artists including Thandiwe Muriu<\/span>, Cassi Namoda, Maku Azu, and Ayanfe Olarinde. Together they embody a bold, forward-looking vision of the continent’s cultural expression.<\/p>\n

Rooted in the 1920s along the banks of the Congo River, African art rapidly spread throughout sub-Saharan Africa, giving rise to a constellation of distinct schools. From Lubumbashi to Abidjan<\/span>, Dakar<\/span> to Bamako<\/span>, each reveals a modernity that is inventive, intricate, multifaceted, and vivid \u2014 singular stars within a dazzling artistic galaxy. Deeply grounded in their local environments, these movements assert their uniqueness within a global art narrative long shaped by other voices. Even today, they continue to strive for their rightful place on the world stage.<\/p>\n

The exhibition unfolds across seven thematic chapters: emergence, spirituality, between two worlds, everyday life, intimacy, the timeless, and affirmation \u2014 inviting visitors on an evolving journey through aesthetic, cultural, and temporal questions.<\/p>\n

An exhibition curated with an international lens\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

More than Meets the Eye<\/i>\u00a0is co-curated by Jean-Yves Marin<\/span><\/b>, former Director of the MAH and Artistic Adviser to CBH<\/b>, and Ousseynou Wade<\/span>, former Secretary General of the Dakar Biennale and a leading voice in African art<\/b>. Together, they have shaped an exhibition that breaks free from colonial-era geographical constraints, spotlighting the continent’s artistic exchanges across borders:<\/p>\n

“African artists have long moved, influenced, and inspired one another across nations \u2014 far beyond administrative frontiers, arbitrary lines devoid of cultural meaning,” explain the curators. “This show highlights the power of those transnational dialogues, weaving together history, memory, and creation.”<\/p>\n

A contemporary setting serving the artworks<\/b><\/p>\n

The exhibition’s scenography was entrusted to acclaimed architect and designer Pierre Yovanovitch<\/span><\/b>, whose deep understanding of contemporary art environments helped shape a bold yet respectful setting for the works on view.<\/p>\n

“The challenge \u2014 and the thrill \u2014 was to create a space that steps back just enough to let the art speak for itself,” he says. “The result is an immersive, refined layout, where curves, color, and calm allow the artworks to resonate fully with their surroundings.”<\/p>\n

“With More than Meets the Eye<\/i> the Mus\u00e9e Rath welcomes, for the first time, a broad panorama of African artistic creation. Curated and hosted by CBH, the exhibition unveils a private collection curated with dedication and conviction. This project perfectly reflects the mission of the MAH to broaden the conversation and showcase artistic voices still too rarely heard in institutional spaces,” says Marc-Olivier Wahler<\/span>, Director of the MAH<\/b>.<\/p>\n

The exhibition will be accompanied by a rich public program, including talks, panel discussions, and encounters with artists, curators, and gallerists \u2014 exploring the shifting landscape of contemporary art from Africa<\/span> on a global scale.<\/p>\n

A richly illustrated exhibition catalogue will also be available for purchase at the Mus\u00e9e Rath.<\/p>\n

A broad cultural commitment<\/b><\/p>\n

For over 15 years, CBH has pursued a committed cultural program, notably in partnership with the Mus\u00e9e d’art et d’histoire de Gen\u00e8ve, emphasizing a long-term commitment to societal impact. Three main pillars shape this artistic commitment: a selection of modern Swiss artists; digital and algorithmic art; and finally, modern and contemporary art from Africa<\/span>.<\/p>\n

“This exhibition is both the culmination of a passionate endeavor spanning several years, and an invitation to discover the plurality of African artistic narratives, representing a century of creativity that remains too seldom seen in Switzerland<\/span>,” says Simon Benhamou<\/span>, CEO of CBH<\/b>. “What moves me in this art is its richness, its diversity \u2014 and above all, its spontaneity, which jolts us. It reveals a vibrant Africa<\/span>, freed from clich\u00e9s and resolutely forward-looking.”<\/p>\n

\"Planets<\/a>
Planets in My Head, Flute Boy, 2019; Fiberglass mannequin, Dutch wax print cotton fabric, globe, leather, steel base, and flute; \u00a9 All rights reserved<\/span> <\/div>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Vumani<\/a>
Vumani II, Boston, 2019; Hahnemuhle PhotoRag Baryta print 6\/8, 80 x 80 cm; \u00a9 Zanele Muholi – Courtesy of Galerie Carole Kvavnevski & Zanele Muholi<\/span> <\/div>\n

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