Exhibition by Pamoja Art Collective

Pamoja is a collective of eight self-taught Kenyan artists who were frequent collaborators of the legendary photographer Peter Beard in illustrating his work for over four decades (1968-2017). Pamoja—Swahili for “together”—is an effort by its members to continue their passion for making, and to embolden makers like themselves who are often overlooked, buried or dismissed in the pages of art history.  

Although their individual and collective artistic pursuits differ formally, all revolve around themes of wildlife and environmental conservation using various techniques ranging from dotting to collage. On their individual accord and through their contributions to Beard’s studio, the collective’s skill is represented in prominent public and private collections of art around the world.