Badiatu David

"Badiatu David’s work explores the complex interplay between identity, memory, and human emotion. Through a blend of figurative and abstract elements, he creates visually compelling pieces that invite introspection."

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Badiatu David

Badiatu David is an Angolan visual artist whose work serves as a profound medium for expressing the depths of his soul. Although he entered the public exhibition scene later in his career, his pieces have already captivated the interest of European and African collectors. David had the privilege of exhibiting alongside esteemed artists from the Rui de Matos Foundation in Angola.

He holds an academic degree in Human Sciences from the Instituto Médio de Economia de Luanda (I.M.E.L.) and received his artistic training at the Rui de Matos Foundation (ARM) and the Atelier of the renowned Angolan artist Mawete.

Selected Group Exhibitions:
Dom4, Ar-ma Galeria, Alvalade, Angola (2019)
Escultura e Pintura, Shopping Fortaleza, Baía de Luanda, Angola (2018)
Escravos XXI, Ar-ma Galeria, Alvalade, Angola (2018)
Arte e Rua: Encontros e Desencontros, Centro Cultural do Brasil em Angola (2018)

Most recently, his work was featured in a collective exhibition at the Memorial Dr. António Agostinho Neto in Luanda, celebrating the centenary of Uanhenga Xitu.

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