Photographer, South Africa (b. 1989)
Manyatsa Monyamane is a visual storyteller, inspired and influenced by African literature, theatre, and everyday surroundings. Unpacking difficult themes, Monyamane’s photography often brings attention to stories overlooked by the mainstream media.
Monyamane completed her BTech in Photography in 2016 at the Tshwane University of Technology, and is currently completing a Master of Arts in Fine Arts at the University of the Witwatersrand.
She was a finalist at Pop Cap 2016 and, in 2017, a Multi & New Media Merit Award Winner - all for the Thami Mnyele Fine Arts Awards. In 2018, she was announced as a finalist for the International Women Photographers Award, with a travelling exhibition in Dubai, New Delhi, Tokyo and Paris. A selection of works from the Before and After series premiered at 1-54 London 2020 and 1-54 Online, powered by Christie's.