Sylvestre MANGOUANDZA

Artist Painter

The distinctive feature of Sylvestre MANGOUANDZA's art lies in the bright colours and unique character of each of his works.

Born on 7 June 1961 in Mossaka, in the central Cuvette department, Sylvestre MANGOUANDZA was enrolled by his parents in 1983 at the famous Poto-Poto painting school, where he continues to paint to this day.

Latest exhibitions and events

Recent exhibitions

Sylvestre MANGOUANDZA is an artist in constant evolution, whose captivating and vibrant paintings have recently been exhibited in a number of prestigious venues. He has taken part in both local and international art events, and has been honoured with several distinctions and awards for his outstanding work. Explore the fascinating world of Sylvestre MANGOUANDZA by discovering his latest creations on display at recent exhibitions!

Exhibitions

1983 : Beginning of the pictorial career of the Poto-Poto School of Painting
1987 : First participation in the exhibition to mark the anti-apartheid literary symposium organised by the President of the Republic in Brazzaville
1987 : Participation in an exhibition at the BAMBATA forum in Ouagadougou
1989 : An exhibition at the ”BIZ’ART” gallery in Geneva
1993 : Participation in the ”grafolies” exhibition in Abidjan Cote d’Ivoire

1994 : Participation in the 2nd Francophonie Games at the Hôtel de la Monnaie in Paris
1994 : Participation in the 5th biennial of the CICIBA (Centre International des Civilisations Bantu in Brazzaville)
2001 : An exhibition at the Espace Pierre Cardin in Paris
2002 : An exhibition in Marseille (France) and at the Brousseau gallery in Limoges
2005 : The exhibition at Dresden Town Hall (Germany)

2006 : At the auditorium of Rome’s Santa Cecilia (Italy)
2009 : Berlin and Waldoff Town Hall (Germany)
2010 : 5th Biennale of Black Arts in Dakar
2013 :At Port Barcarès town hall and in Milan
2014 : Workshop organised by the “petites cités de caractères” in Brittany
2013 : 3rd prize at the Moscow Universal Competition
2023 : At the 11th Paris Trade Fair at Porte de Versailles

securities

1994

Democracy Prize at the 5th CICIBA Biennial Meeting

2009

Mfoa Sanza Prize; Category: Painting

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