As part of the Frieze London VIP Programme, renowned visual activist Zanele Muholi will be in conversation with curators Fatoş Üstek (Frieze Sculpture) and Carine Harmand (Tate Liverpool) for a panel discussion held at the Tate Modern on 8 October 2024.

Titled ‘Art in Focus: Zanele Muholi at Tate Modern and Frieze Sculpture’, the discussion will explore Muholi’s approach to building visibility for queer communities through their current transformative solo exhibition at Tate Modern, their significant contribution to Frieze Sculpture and their current focus – a reigniting of their iconic Faces and Phases series documenting LGBTQIA+ people in London, LA and elsewhere.

The event marks the first time the artist will speak about this new portrait project in progress and their plans to insert the final images into the Tate show. Additionally, the panel will offer insights into Muholi’s participation at Frieze Sculpture and the broader impact of their work in redefining representation within these iconic cultural platforms.

Free entrance with Frieze VIP pass, Tate membership or by RSVPing to [email protected]

With thanks to Aisha Shaibu-Lenoir of The Common Press for her collaboration.

‘Art in Focus: Zanele Muholi at Tate Modern and Frieze Sculpture’.
Location: Tate Modern - Natalie Bell Building, Level 3 (in Muholi’s Faces and Phases Room).
Date: 8 October 2024.
Time: 4 – 5 pm.

ABOUT THE PANELISTS

Zanele Muholi: is a visual activist, humanitarian and art practitioner who focuses on the documentation and celebration of the lives of South Africa’s Black lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex communities. Working primarily in portraiture, Muholi has expended their practice to include bronze sculpture.

Fatoş Üstek: is a London-based independent Turkish curator, art critic and writer, working internationally with large scale organisations, biennials and festivals, as well as commissioning in the public realm. She is the curator for Frieze Sculpture and the Co-founder & Managing Director of FRANK Fair Artist Pay.

Carine Harmand: is the John Ellerman Foundation Curator at Tate Liverpool. She curated the 2024 Zanele Muholi exhibition at Tate Modern. Harmand is a trustee of Mimosa House, London, a space dedicated to platforming women and queer artists and focusing on the fluidity of identity.