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Hello, does anyone know if Miriam Syowia Kyambi has any recent artworks more recent than 2015? I may add more information based on this. Hannah Belk (talk) 01:51, 1 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, thank you for your interest in updating Syowia Kyambi's Wikipedia article. As Syowia's new web developer, I'm currently in the process of updating her professional portfolio website at www.syowiakyambi.com. I'd be happy to work with you on updating the Wikipedia article concurrently.

Regarding works created since 2015, Syowia has indeed been actively creating art. Some notable pieces include:

1. "The Ancient Ones III (Kaspale's Ancestors)" (2021)

2. "Part of The Twins (Kaspale's Ancestors)" (2021)

3. "Kaspale's Ancestors / Distant Cousin (iii)" (2022)

4. "Kaspale's Archive Intrusion / The Vortex I" (2019)

5. "Kaspale's Archive Intrusion / The Vortex II" (2019)

6. "Between Us - Chapter 3" Galerie Mitte im KUBO, Bremen, Germany & Alliance Francaise, Nairobi, Kenya (2018)

Additionally, her latest solo exhibition, "Kaspale," opened on March 23, 2023, at the Nairobi Contemporary Art Institute (NCAI).

As I update the website, I'll be adding more detailed information about these and other recent works. I can provide you with verified information and appropriate citations for the Wikipedia article as we progress. This collaboration will ensure that both the website and the Wikipedia article offer accurate and up-to-date information about Syowia's artistic output.

Please let me know how you'd like to proceed with this collaboration, and I'll be glad to assist in enhancing the Wikipedia article with the most current and accurate information about Syowia Kyambi's work.

Noteworthy Links:

[1] https://www.ncai254.com/exhibition-kaspale-syowia-kyambi

[2] https://contemporaryand.com/exhibition/syowia-kyambi-kaspale/

[3] https://www.lissongallery.com/exhibitions/matter-as-actor/artwork/maa-syowia-kyambi

[4] https://www.e-flux.com/announcements/481363/contact-zones-murat-adash-cline-berger-syowia-kyambi/

[5] https://www.aesthetics.mpg.de/en/research/inhabit-artist-in-residence/events/inhabit-events-detailansicht/article/exhibition-opening-contact-zones-murat-adash-celine-berger-syowia-kyambi.html

[6] https://markk-hamburg.de/ausstellungen/amani/

[7] https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2022/national-participations/kenya

[8] https://www.e-flux.com/announcements/466740/community-practitioners-2022/

[9] https://www.contemporaryartlibrary.org/project/exercises-in-conversation-at-kenyan-pavillion-venice-23138/1

[10] https://contemporaryand.com/exhibition/syowia-kyambi-double-consciousness/

There are many others... Ciaran84 (talk) 14:12, 21 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Proposed move: [Miriram Syowia Kyambi] to [Syowia Kyambi]

I propose that this article be moved from "Miriam Syowia Kyambi" to "Syowia Kyambi" for the following reasons:

1. The artist is known in her personal and professional life as Syowia Kyambi since the mid-2000s.

2. Miriam is a Christian first name that she chose to stop using.

3. There have been many exhibitions and publications in the interim times at reputable galleries and institutions and she has held positions at universities where she is titled or referred to as Syowia Kyambi.

This change would better align with Wikipedia's naming conventions because it reflects the most commonly used name in reliable sources and respects the artist's personal and professional identity. I invite other editors to comment on this proposal. Please share your thoughts on whether this move would improve the article's accessibility and accuracy. Ciaran84 (talk) 07:55, 21 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Update on current employment

I would like to propose an update to this article to reflect Syowia Kyambi's current employment.

According to the [AdBK Nuremberg website](https://adbk-nuernberg.de/akademie/professorinnen-und-professoren/syowia-kyambi/), Syowia Kyambi has been a Guest Professor of Fine Arts at the AdBK Nuremberg since November 2023. The visiting professorship is funded by the Top Professorship Program (SPP) of the Bavarian State Ministry for Science and the Arts.

Could an independent editor please review this information and update the article accordingly? Thank you for your consideration. Ciaran84 (talk) 11:18, 21 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Update on current positions and previous roles

I would like to propose updates to this article to reflect Syowia Kyambi's current positions and roles:

1. Guest Professor of Fine Arts at AdBK Nuremberg: Syowia Kyambi has been a Guest Professor of Fine Arts at the AdBK Nuremberg since November 2023. This visiting professorship is funded by the Top Professorship Program (SPP) of the Bavarian State Ministry for Science and the Arts. Source: [AdBK Nuremberg](https://adbk-nuernberg.de/akademie/professorinnen-und-professoren/syowia-kyambi/).

2. Chair of The Association of Visual Artists & Collectives: Syowia Kyambi has served as the chair of The Association of Visual Artists & Collectives from 2021 to 2023. The association focuses on the welfare of its members. Source: [Business Daily Africa](https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/lifestyle/art/artists-association-whose-time-has-come-3449438).

3. Co-founder of Untethered Magic: Syowia Kyambi co-founded Untethered Magic in 2019. It is a process-based international residency program focused on autonomy and sustainability. Source: [Contemporary And (C&)](https://contemporaryand.com/magazines/untethered-magic-brings-art-and-nature-in-dialogue/).

4. Co-director of the MFA program at Transart Institute: Syowia Kyambi has been a Co-director of the MFA program at Transart Institute from 2023 to 2024. Source: [Transart Institute Directory](https://www.transartinstitute.org/directory).

Could an independent editor please review this information and update the article accordingly? These additions would provide a more comprehensive view of Kyambi's current professional activities.

Thank you for your consideration. Ciaran84 (talk) 11:43, 21 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]