Lisson Gallery Presents Lubaina Himid and Magda Stawarska's 'Zanzibar' Installation
Lisson Gallery has presented a new iteration of 'Zanzibar' (1999-2023), a mixed-media installation by Lubaina Himid and Magda Stawarska, as part of its ongoing Lisson Street programme. The work comprises nine diptychs painted by Himid in 1999, paired with a 38-minute multi-layered “libretto” composed by Stawarska in 2023, exploring themes of memory, movement, loss and belonging. On 5 June, the gallery hosted a conversation between the artists and Rosie Cooper, Director of Wysing Arts Centre. The installation is on view through 5 September 2026.
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The collaboration between Himid and Stawarska, both known for their multidisciplinary practices, deepens a long-term artistic partnership that blends visual art and sound. 'Zanzibar' reflects on personal and collective histories of displacement, a recurring concern in Himid's work. For collectors and curators, the installation underscores Lisson's continued investment in immersive, cross-disciplinary projects that engage with historical narratives and contemporary social themes.
- Artists: Lubaina Himid, Magda Stawarska
- People: Rosie Cooper
- Galleries: Lisson Gallery
- Locations: London
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