Galerie Tanit Beirut and Teal Contemporary are pleased to present, for the first time in Lebanon, a solo exhibition by artist Móyòsóré Martins.
Opening on Thursday September 28, 2023 from 6 PM to 9 PM In presence of the artist
Now, They Know... is on view at Galerie Tanit Beirut from September 28, 2023 to October 12, 2023.
'He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior' says an old wisdom by Confucius. In that sense, the journey that is most enriching is the one that delves into the self, and the greatest art is often the product of an inner battle. Cezanne, Picasso, and Basquiat are amongst great painters whose magnificent art was the product of a 'creatively destructive' process.
From this same artistic lineage comes Móyòsóré Martins: every painting is a profound journey into his inner battle, every brushstroke becomes a daring thrust and every scratch inflicts a wound, only to artfully reconstruct anew. It is in Móyòsóré Martins' unwavering authenticity that this deeply personal voyage resonates with all those who dare to 'see' within. I hope these artistic jewels will open your eyes like they opened mine, and tempt you to embrace vulnerability, to be exposed and to be 'seen'. Then you would know. Now, they know...
Móyòsóré Martins (b. 1986), a self-taught mixed-media artist, uses his art to express his innately curious and spiritual nature. Raised in Lagos, Nigeria by a Brazilian father and a Nigerian mother from Ekiti state, Martins began using a paintbrush and pencil at a young age. He combines his traditional Yoruba cultural roots with a contemporary vision to create artwork that blends figurative, abstract, and narrative elements drawn from his unique life experience, including his journey from Nigeria to his Bronx studio.
Named after a Phoenician goddess, Galerie Tanit is a long running contemporary art gallery based in Munich and Beirut that has dynamically adjusted its focus with the times.
