Helina Metaferia, Responding to Marks, 2018, archival inkjet print, 16 x 24 in. Courtesy the artist.

Nontsikelelo Mutiti, EVERYTHING IS WHERE IT IS EXPECTED, 2019, Screen printed satin scarf, marbled paper, selection of Nollywood DVD's and hair dressing objects. Installation view of exhibition at Printed Matter, New York. Photo credit: Natasha Hatendi.

Amare Selfu, Walking in the Rain, 2007, oil on canvas, 43" x 31". Courtesy the artist.

Miatta Kawinzi, SHE GATHER ME, 2021, HD Color Video & 16 mm Color Film Transferred to Video with Two-Channel Audio, Three Wooden Rocking Chairs, Silver Mylar Floor, Dimensions Variable.Installation view at CUE Art Foundation, NYC. Photo by Miatta Kawinzi.

Kibrom Araya, Zikir (Remembrance), 2020, Hand drawn animation. Courtesy the artist.

Kearra Amaya Gopee, video still from Artifact #3: Terra Nullius, 2019. Courtesy the artist.

States of Becoming installation view, The Africa Center, New York, 2022. Courtesy of The Africa Center and ICI. (Photo: Anita Ng)

States of Becoming installation view, The Africa Center, New York, 2022. Courtesy of The Africa Center and ICI. (Photo: Anita Ng)

States of Becoming installation view, The Africa Center, New York, 2022. Courtesy of The Africa Center and ICI. (Photo: Anita Ng)

Nontsikelelo Mutiti, KUDUDUNURA (UNDOING) (2021). States of Becoming installation view, The Africa Center, New York, 2022. Courtesy of The Africa Center and ICI. (Photo: Anita Ng)