Muholi, Zanele | Isililo XX — available on Composition Gallery
Inkjet print on cotton fibre-based paper, Baryta coated - image: 19 11/16 x 19 11/16in (50 x 50cm) - sheet: 23 7/8 x 23 11/16in (60.7 x 60.2cm).
Isililo XX by Zanele Muholi is an evocative inkjet print on cotton fibre-based, Baryta coated paper. Measuring 50 x 50 cm, this striking black-and-white photograph captures a figure shrouded in dark fabric with only the eyes and a central white stripe visible, creating a powerful contrast against the textured background. The subject wears a hat, enhancing the sense of anonymity and mystery. Muholi’s work often addresses identity, visibility, and the experiences of marginalized communities. This piece invites viewers to confront themes of masking, identity, and cultural expression through a haunting, enigmatic portrait.
Artwork Copyright © Zanele Muholi
Zanele Muholi (South Africa, 1972) is a groundbreaking visual activist and photographer, celebrated for their powerful portraits of Black LGBTQIA+ individuals. Their work challenges discrimination and highlights identity, resilience, and dignity. Through projects like Faces and Phases, Muholi has reshaped the global narrative around queer visibility and social justice.
Artwork Copyright © Zanele Muholi

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Inkjet print on cotton fibre-based paper, Baryta coated - image: 19 11/16 x 19 11/16in (50 x 50cm) - sheet: 23 7/8 x 23 11/16in (60.7 x 60.2cm).
Isililo XX by Zanele Muholi is an evocative inkjet print on cotton fibre-based, Baryta coated paper. Measuring 50 x 50 cm, this striking black-and-white photograph captures a figure shrouded in dark fabric with only the eyes and a central white stripe visible, creating a powerful contrast against the textured background. The subject wears a hat, enhancing the sense of anonymity and mystery. Muholi’s work often addresses identity, visibility, and the experiences of marginalized communities. This piece invites viewers to confront themes of masking, identity, and cultural expression through a haunting, enigmatic portrait.
Artwork Copyright © Zanele Muholi
Zanele Muholi (South Africa, 1972) is a groundbreaking visual activist and photographer, celebrated for their powerful portraits of Black LGBTQIA+ individuals. Their work challenges discrimination and highlights identity, resilience, and dignity. Through projects like Faces and Phases, Muholi has reshaped the global narrative around queer visibility and social justice.
Artwork Copyright © Zanele Muholi
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Muholi, Zanele | Isililo XX — available on Composition Gallery

Zanele Muholi

Isililo XX

50 x 50 cm

Est. 2005 — twenty years of collecting, online.