Wangechi Mutu

Wangechi Mutu's career is marked by historic firsts and sustained critical acclaim. In 2019 she became the first African artist to install work on the facade of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a milestone that signaled her place at the forefront of contemporary art. Her work is held in major collections including the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney, and the Studio Museum in Harlem, and she has exhibited at the Venice Biennale and other international venues.Her 2026 National Gallery Contemporary Fellowship adds to her honors, and her influence extends beyond galleries to fashion and film. Mutu's ability to move across media, from collage to bronze to video, has made her one of the most versatile artists of her generation, and her voice is central to conversations about identity, gender, and the environment in art.