Women shaping the Mozambican Art Scene

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Women shaping the Mozambican Art Scene

7:00 CAT | 10 Apr 2025

Work by Sónia Sultuane [Photo courtesy: Sónia Sultuane/Facebook]

A collective exhibition on display until Saturday, April 12, .at the BCI Auditorium in Maputo, brings together renowned Mozambican artists Ancha Bucuane, Carina Capitine, Carmen Muianga, Chica Sales, Lourdes Silva, Sónia Sultuane, Wacy Zacarias and Yassmin Forte.

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The ‘Mulher é Arte’ exhibition is organised by BCI on the occasion of Mozambican Women’s Day, which is celebrated on 7 April.

The works give an insight into the creative wealth and diversity of women artists in painting, photography, crafts, fashion, ceramics and textile art.

At the opening on Tuesday April 1, the artists shared their thoughts on the role of women in art and the challenges they still face.

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For poet, painter and fashion designer Sónia Sultuane, the importance of women in Mozambican art is undeniable, and the exhibition reinforces this presence:

“Today there is a greater space for women […] – an exhibition like this one made only by women. You cannot talk about art in Mozambique without including these women. If you talk about art in Mozambique without also mentioning women, I don’t think you are talking about art made in Mozambique,” Sultuane says.

However, there are still barriers to overcome.

Artist and curator Carina Capitine stressed that there are still challenges in the art world, reinforcing the need for greater equality.

The need for more spaces to exhibit and value Mozambican art was also highlighted.

Photographer Yassmin Forte expressed gratitude to the BCI for its continued support of culture and called for more opportunities for artists: “More galleries should open their doors to artists,” she said.

Reinforcing this point of view, textile designer Wacy Zacarias highlighted creativity as an identifying trait of the Mozambican people, and warned of the lack of platforms that allow for the visibility of so many talents: “In every place I have been, in every province, there is plenty of talent. If there is one thing that identifies Mozambicans, it is being creative. It is part of our DNA, our blood. What is missing is a stage,” she says.

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In a message of recognition and commitment, President of the BCI Executive Committee Francisco Costa salutes all Mozambican women in celebration of April 7, praising their strength, resilience and daily struggle for a fairer and more equal future.

He also highlighted that the BCI will continue to be at the forefront of defending women’s causes, reaffirming its role as an important agent in promoting equality.

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Speaking about the exhibition, he said that ‘Women are Art’ transcends the concept of a simple art show. For Costa, this initiative symbolizes BCI’s unwavering commitment to valuing art, supporting culture and extolling the talent of Mozambican women, ensuring them greater visibility, recognition and opportunities.

Source: BCI / Media Release