Welcome to the Lusaka Contemporary Art Centre (LuCAC) Exhibitions!
Dive into our dynamic world of contemporary art, where our mission is to promote and deepen the understanding of artistic processes. From solo shows to group exhibitions, we showcase both emerging and established artists from Zambia and around the globe.
Our curated exhibitions explore specific themes, movements, and artists, fostering dialogue and critical thinking. Engage with art through our educational programs, lectures, artist talks, and workshops.
We believe art should be accessible to all. Our exhibitions are open to the public and free of charge, ensuring an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone.
Prospice, Kwacha!
LuCAC’s inaugural exhibition Prospice, Kwacha! Opened on the 6th of January 2023, Curated by Karen Monica Reini, featuring works by Banji Chona, Sana Ginwalla, Daut Makala, and Germain Ngoma.
Faultlines
“Faultlines,” a new and thought-provoking exhibition by Christian Danielewitz, refers to a geological fracture along the earth’s surface, where rocks have been displaced and a dividing line between people. As countries in the West and East Asia scramble to avert climate catastrophe with metal-intensive wind turbines and electric cars, this exhibition addresses an emerging faultline known as the decarbonization divide. It cuts between mineral-rich countries in the so-called Global South and technology-producing countries in the Global North. The exhibition ran from 15 – 28 June 2024.
Striking Roots
Striking Roots (2024) is the culmination of Joe Turpin’s research and multidisciplinary art practice, informed by the anti-colonial position in Africa, both past and contemporary. It is presented as a multi-disciplinary exhibition comprising of paintings, drawings, video, sculpture, performance and installation, which address the political and historical wanderings in a visual representation, that ultimately seeks to determine a greater understanding of Turpin’s own identity, and sense of belonging on the African continent. The exhibition opened on August 23, 2024 and lasted until September 5, 2024
Viable Visions is a retrospective project celebrating the renowned artist Martin Abasi Phiri. The exhibition was showcased across three locations: the Lusaka Contemporary Art Centre (LuCAC), the Zambia National Visual Arts Council (VAC), and Evelyn Hone College. The display at Evelyn Hone College was an exact replica of the archival exhibition at VAC, with the support of the Phiri family. The project was further strengthened through partnerships with Wonderful Group of Companies Limited and Happy Land Zambia.
The exhibition opened on September 14, 2024, and ran until February 16, 2025.