Boyd Bishonga, Zambian Artist

🎨 Boyd Bishonga — Zambian Artist | London Debut | On The Town With TanyaIn this episode, Tanya sits down with Boyd Bishonga — one of Zambia's most compelling visual artists — ahead of his highly anticipated London debut. Completely self-taught and based in Lusaka, Boyd creates visceral, expressive paintings and mixed-media works using recycled materials that have drawn comparisons to Jean-Michel Basquiat. His work confronts fear, addiction, human rights, and climate change with a raw vibrancy that demands attention.Boyd is in London for a limited time only — his open studio invitation event is open to the public and to collectors this week. If you are serious about African contemporary art, this is a moment you will not want to miss.In this episode, we cover:• His self-taught journey and life in his Lusaka studio• The recycled materials behind his process and why they matter• The Basquiat comparison — does he own it?• The reality of being a working artist in Zambia• His London open studio event and what collectors need to know• What's next for one of Africa's most exciting emerging voices📍 May 24th was the last day - Boyd's Exhibit was in London, Osborne Studio Gallerywebsite: curate-international.com/boyd-bishonga-artworksinstagram @boyd_bishongaCheck out also on IG: Max Denison-Pender's (Another Amazing artist)Art in the Extreme website🔔 Subscribe for weekly conversations with artists, creatives, and tastemakers from NY, London, and around the world. Subscribe to On The Town: FB page, IG #Hosttanyacooper and On The Town With Tanya