Art of Contemporary Africa has opened a new group exhibition in San Francisco, bringing contemporary African art into one of America’s major cultural spaces. Titled Memory in Motion, the exhibition explores how memory shapes identity, history, and personal experience. Through painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media, the show presents different artistic voices connected by themes of diaspora, belonging, and cultural reflection.

The exhibition features works by artists including Gerald Chukwuma, Mederic Turay, Mwass Githinji, Ayanda Mabulu, Kebe Ibrahim Bemba, Ndabuko Ntuli, and Kenof Franck Kemkeng Noah. Curated by Gilles Yoro, the show brings together different perspectives while creating a shared conversation around memory, movement, and identity.

By hosting the exhibition in San Francisco, AOCA places African contemporary art within a strong international network of collectors, galleries, and institutions. The exhibition reflects a growing shift where African-led art platforms are building their own presence globally rather than depending only on European spaces for recognition. Through this approach, African curators and institutions are gaining more control over how African art is presented and understood.

Beyond the exhibition itself, AOCA continues to expand its reach through international fairs, partnerships, and long-term programming. Memory in Motion runs until July 12, 2026, giving audiences time to engage deeply with the works and conversations the exhibition creates. More than just a showcase, the exhibition signals the growing global influence of African contemporary art and the increasing role of African-led institutions in shaping its future.