The Layered Apertures” exhibition introduces young, Lusaka based, Maggie Banda’s dynamic digital approach to pop art, offering a bold and fresh perspective on Zambia’s contemporary culture.Through her vibrant use of color, graphic elements, and iconic chitenge motifs, Banda reimagines the essence of Zambian life, fusing traditional symbols with the high-energy aesthetics of modern pop art. The artist’s work captures the pulse of everyday life in Zambia, featuring people she knows and places she’s experienced, while reinterpreting Lusaka’s visual identity through a lens that is hip, current and globally resonant.
In Banda’s hands, pop art becomes a celebration of Zambian culture, blending the vibrancy of street style with cultural heritage to create a visual dialogue between past and present.