1934 - 2005
Born in Kikwetu (TZ), died in Dar es Salaam (TZ).
George Lilanga can be regarded as one of the pioneers of African contemporary art. He links various cultures and traditions in order to convey his experiences and those of his people. Lilanga uses Western materials to serve his purpose. The use of Makonde characters and bright colours creates an impressive display.
The M HKA is a museum for contemporary art, film and visual culture in its widest sense. It is an open place of encounter for art, artists and the public. The M HKA aspires to play a leading role in Flanders and to extend its international profile by building upon Antwerp's avant-garde tradition. The M HKA bridges the relationship between artistic questions and wider societal issues, between the international and the regional, artists and public, tradition and innovation, reflection and presentation. Central here is the museum's collection with its ongoing acquisitions, as well as related areas of management and research.
The M HKA Ensembles represent our first steps towards initiating the public to today's art-related digital landscape. With the help of these new media, our aim is to offer our artworks a better and fuller array of support for their presentation and public understanding.
