To mark France’s National Day, works by three young artists supported by the Leridon Grants were exhibited in the gardens of the French Residence in Kinshasa. On July 14, during …
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The collection is on the move… Chéri Samba’s work “Matonge–Brussels, Porte de Namur! Porte de l’Amour?” is heading to the Kölnischer Kunstverein as part of the exhibition “Eine Stadt als Atelier,” running from May 22 to July 17, 2026.
The Gervanne & Matthias Leridon Collection is pleased to announce the loan of the work Matonge–Brussels, Porte de Namur! Porte de l’Amour? (2006) by artist Chéri Samba for the exhibition …
The artwork “Auditorium Cheikh Anta Diop, Dakar » by artist Cheikh Ndiaye is on view at the Caen Memorial as part of the exhibition “(Dé)colonisations: des artistes africains interrogent l’Histoire”
We are delighted to announce the loan of an artwork by Cheikh Ndiaye to the Mémorial de Caen! On view from 20.05.26 to 11.11.26, Auditorium Cheikh Anta Diop, Dakar (2015), loaned from the Collection, is …
“Wish you were here” by Mary Sibande at La Fondation Villa Datris
We are delighted to announce the participation of MARY SIBANDE in the exhibition ENGAGÉES at the Villa Datris Foundation! On view from 05.17.25 to 11.02.25, Mary Sibande’s iconic work “Wish You Were …
Leridon Grants ceremony on Tuesday, April 7, 2026
On April 7, the Académie des Beaux-Arts de Kinshasa, partner of the Leridon Grants, hosted the final presentation of the projects developed by this year’s laureates. This key moment marked the …
A look back at photographer Nathan Bushiru’s three-month residency at the Cité Internationale des Arts as part of the “Young African Photography” grant program.
From November 4, 2025, to January 27, 2026, Congolese photographer Nathan Bushiru participated in the Jeune Photographie Africaine residency, a program developed in partnership between the Gervanne + Matthias Leridon …
November 8, 2025, Destin Ushindi receives the Gervanne + Matthias Leridon Collection Creative Grant Award.
On November 8, the Gervanne + Matthias Leridon Collection, in partnership with the Academy of Fine Arts in Kinshasa, awarded its creative grant to Congolese artist Destin Ushindi. This initiative …
Manuella Alonge, winner of the Leridon 2025 Residency Grant, and Destin Ushindi, winner of a Creation Grant, in collaboration with the Academy of Fine Arts in Kinshasa.
Following deliberation by a jury of experts, the Leridon 2025 residency grant was awarded on Saturday, November 8, 2025, to artist Manuella Alonge at the Academy of Fine Arts in …
Nathan Bushiru, winner of the “Young African Photography” residency, begins his residency.
On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, young Congolese photographer Nathan Bushiru joined the Cité internationale des arts to begin a three-month residency as part of the Young African Photography program sponsored …
New loan of Lawrence Lemaoana’s work to the Saint Louis Art Museum
Narrative Wisdom and African Arts From October 19, 2024 to February 16, 2025 , the Saint Louis Art Museum explores the links between contemporary African art and its historical roots, …